(*two*)We have more unverified information to share about Sony's upcoming Xperia 1 IV flagship smartphone, thanks to the rumour: the phone will apparently come with a selfie camera upgrade, but it won't have a selfie camera adapter included in the box.
This latest development (via Notebookcheck) won't come as much of a surprise, as most phone makers are following suit. Now that many of us already have chargers that we can use, it makes environmental and economic sense not to keep packing new ones with every smartphone sold.
There will probably still be an official Sony Xperia 1 IV charger to buy direct from Sony if you absolutely must have another charging brick in your house. The phone may also come with a USB cable, so it can be charged from another device such as a laptop.
think about your selfie
As for the other leaked information (also via Notebookcheck), the Xperia 1 IV is reportedly getting a selfie camera upgrade, with the upcoming smartphone in line to offer a 12MP snapper on the front of the phone. , built into the screen.
You may recall that the Sony Xperia 1 III packs an 8-megapixel selfie camera – while megapixel count isn't everything, it does suggest that the selfie camera on Sony's next phone will be significantly better than its predecessors. We have already heard that the phone's rear cameras will also be upgraded.
As for the release date issue, a teaser video released by Sony a few days ago indicates that Wednesday, May 11 is the big day. Coincidentally, this is also the day the Google IO 2022 Developer Conference is scheduled to kick off.
Review: don't forget the selfie camera
When it comes to smartphone spec lists, selfie camera quality is not something many of us check out first. We are more likely to look at the internal processor (indicating the speed of the phone) or the cameras that make up the rear camera module, before taking a look at the selfie camera specs.
Considering how many selfies are taken every hour every day, that's pretty weird. They're the perfect choice for capturing what's happening during the day, whether it's a drink with friends or a fun time with your pet.
Photos taken with the selfie camera require good quality lighting and focus just as much as those taken with the rear camera, though specs are generally significantly lower. This is partly due to the limitations of the form factor, of course.
Hopefully the Sony Xperia 1 IV will come with a great selfie camera – Sony can be counted on when it comes to their camera lenses. When choosing your next phone, it might be worth noting how good or bad the selfie camera is.