Xperia Pro-I
The 1" sensor that Sony's own RX100 used — in a Snapdragon 888 phone.
The Xperia Pro-I is a legacy flagship Sony smartphone released Oct 2021, with a launch price of $1,799 (launch). It pairs the Snapdragon 888 with a 6.5" 4K OLED 120 Hz display, a 12 MP · 1" Exmor RS · f/2.0-4.0 main camera and a 4,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — The 1-inch sensor phone before Xiaomi. Standout strengths: 1.0" exmor rs sensor — same as sony rx100 vii compact. and variable f/2.0-4.0 aperture (real hardware iris). Main trade-off: variable-aperture is two-step (f/2.0 and f/4.0), not continuous.
The 1-inch sensor phone before Xiaomi.
Xperia Pro-I shipped the same 1.0" Exmor RS sensor used in the Sony RX100 VII compact — two years before Xiaomi 13 Ultra made the format mainstream. It also brought real variable-aperture hardware and 4K 120 fps video to a phone. A camera-enthusiast cult phone, now discontinued.
Read the full review- 1.0" Exmor RS sensor — same as Sony RX100 VII compact.
- Variable f/2.0-4.0 aperture (real hardware iris).
- 4K 120 fps video — unmatched for the period.
- 3.5 mm jack + microSD + IP68.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Xperia Pro-I compares
| Xperia Pro-I | iPhone 13 mini | Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 888 |
| Display | 6.5" 4K OLED 120 Hz | 5.4" OLED 60 Hz | 6.5" 4K OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP · 1" Exmor RS · f/2.0-4.0 | 12 MP · f/1.6 | 12 MP · f/1.7 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 2,406 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Launch price | $1,799 (launch) | $699 | $1,299 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Xperia Pro-I released?
The Xperia Pro-I was released in Oct 2021.
How much does the Xperia Pro-I cost?
The Xperia Pro-I launched at $1,799 (launch) (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Xperia Pro-I screen size and type?
The Xperia Pro-I has a 6.5" 4K OLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Xperia Pro-I use?
The Xperia Pro-I is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Xperia Pro-I have?
The Xperia Pro-I ships with 12 GB · 512 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Xperia Pro-I battery capacity?
The Xperia Pro-I has a 4,500 mAh battery.
How fast does the Xperia Pro-I charge?
The Xperia Pro-I supports 30 W wired charging.
Does the Xperia Pro-I have wireless charging?
The Xperia Pro-I supports Yes wireless charging.
What is the Xperia Pro-I main camera?
The Xperia Pro-I has a 12 MP · 1" Exmor RS · f/2.0-4.0 main camera.
Does the Xperia Pro-I have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Xperia Pro-I includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 12 MP, 2.1× optical, f/2.4.
Is the Xperia Pro-I waterproof?
The Xperia Pro-I is rated IP65 / IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the Xperia Pro-I have a headphone jack?
The Xperia Pro-I has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Xperia Pro-I weigh?
The Xperia Pro-I weighs 211 g.
What colours does the Xperia Pro-I come in?
The Xperia Pro-I is available in 1 colour: Frosted Black.
Is the Xperia Pro-I worth buying?
Xperia Pro-I shipped the same 1.0" Exmor RS sensor used in the Sony RX100 VII compact — two years before Xiaomi 13 Ultra made the format mainstream. It also brought real variable-aperture hardware and 4K 120 fps video to a phone. A camera-enthusiast cult phone, now discontinued. SpecEagle gives the Xperia Pro-I an editorial score of 78/100.
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