Sony keeps things simple with its smartphone lineup these days, with just a few handsets released each year.
Its most expensive 2022 phone is the Xperia 1 IV, which was first revealed back in May. The compact Xperia 5 IV and mid-range Xperia 10 IV have also launched this year, but it’s Sony’s flagship that’s the focus here.
Cameras are the priority once again, with a new variable focus length telephoto that delivers optical zoom from 3.5-5.2x. It’s joined by an upgraded selfie camera, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, 4K OLED display and a 5,000mAh battery.
Price remains the big sticking point, but some useful offers right now mean you might be able to get a great deal. Here’s where to buy one in the US and UK this December.
Best Sony Xperia 1 IV deals in the US
The Xperia 1 IV finally arrived in the US in September, and there are now some great deals available:
- Sony – $200 off
- B&H Photo – $201 off
- Amazon – $201 off or bundle with WF-1000XM4 earbuds for $251.99 off
- Newegg – $899 for 256GB model that’s not officially sold in US
- Best Buy – $200 off, bigger savings on used models (see ‘Buying Options’ drop down)
In terms of carriers, Verizon only has the option to connect an unlocked phone to its network. It’s not available at T-Mobile or Verizon.
Best Sony Xperia 1 IV deals in the UK
In the UK, check the following:
- Sony – no discounts
- Amazon – £370 off or bundle with WH-1000XM4 headphones for £963.49
- Very – no discounts but free WH-1000XM4 headphones, also available in purple
- Ebuyer – no discounts
- Laptops Direct – no discounts, despite apparent £101 saving
- AO – no discounts
- John Lewis – no discounts, but up to £300 off with eligible trade-in and two-year guarantee
If you’re looking to buy the phone on contract, here are your options:
- EE – from £60 per month with £100 upfront for 5GB data
- O2 – from £36.62 per month with £30 upfront for 2GB data, EU roaming up to 25GB and one month of free Disney+
- Mobile Phones Direct – £60 per month with £79 upfront for unlimited data (O2)
Vodafone and Virgin Media have sold Sony phones in the past, but the Xperia 1 IV isn’t available at either. Judging by past releases, the won’t ever be on sale via Three.
Best Sony Xperia 1 IV prices right now
This article is regularly updated, but the widget below provides the very latest pricing information:
How did the Sony Xperia 1 IV cost at launch?
There’s only one configuration of the Xperia 1 IV, but some variation in specs. It offers 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for £1,299/€1,399. However, the $1,599.99 RRP in the US reflects it doubling the storage to 512GB.
For context, that starting price is significantly higher than 2021’s Xperia 1 III, which cost $1,299/£1,199/€1,299
Not quite ready to commit to buying the phone? Read our full Xperia 1 IV review, or learn more in our full guide to the phone. The more affordable Xperia 10 IV and Xperia 5 IV are also worth considering.
We have a similar guide for Google’s mid-range Pixel 6a, too.
Author: Anyron Copeman, Senior Staff Writer
As the resident expert on Windows, Senior Staff Writer Anyron’s main focus is PCs and laptops. Much of the rest of his time is split between smartphones, tablets and audio, with a particular focus on Android devices.