Sony Xperia Pro: Pros and Cons

Sony announced the launch of the Xperia Pro smartphone in 2020. The manufacturer is offering this smartphone with 6.5 inch POLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, and 8 GB of RAM. The Xperia Pro comes with Android OS v10.0 pre-installed. This phone uses a high resolution 1644 x 3840 px, 6.5 inch POLED display. The multi-camera setup has specialized features. It has multiple cameras with different focal lengths, like wide-angle, standard, telephoto, and macro. Is the cost justified by its features? I'll strive to answer that by the end of my review.

Table of Contents

• Sony Xperia Pro specifications
• Weight, dimensions, colors
• System, chipset, performance
• Display type, size, resolution
• Memory, storage
• Cameras, flash
• Connectivity, network, wireless
• Battery type, capacity, charger
• Features, sensors, specials
• Verdict, pros and cons

This article shares our personal experiences and thoughts about using the Sony Xperia Pro smartphone. We hope to offer helpful insights to others interested in this device. The specifications below are from the official manufacturer data, but we also consider user reviews. If you've seen any mistakes or things missing in these specifications, please let us know.

Sony Xperia Pro specifications

Weight, dimensions, colors

Smartphones use a Nano SIM as a subscriber identity module (SIM), which is a chip card.

System, chipset, performance

The Sony Xperia Pro comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box. Google regularly releases new versions of Android. They have new features, improvements, and security updates. This octa-core CPU consists: Octa-core, Single-core 2.84 GHz Kryo, Triple-core 2.42 GHz Kryo, Quad-core 1.8 GHz Kryo. Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices use Adreno GPUs.

Display type, size, resolution

The Xperia Pro has a 6.5 inch POLED display. It provides wide viewing angles. This ensures picture and color quality stay the same. They stay the same even when viewed from different angles. The 6.5 inch display should be big enough for your needs. It will make viewing comfortable. This is true whether you're reading, browsing, or watching. The display size is the diagonal distance from one corner of the screen to the opposite corner.

Memory, storage

The 8 GB of RAM on the Sony Xperia Pro should be more than enough to handle their daily needs without any major issues. The needed RAM amount for good performance depends on factors. These include the OS, the apps, and the services you use. The Xperia Pro has 512 GB of internal storage, which is more than enough for their needs. You can expand the internal storage of the Xperia Pro (512 GB) by using a compatible microSD card.

Cameras, flash

The Xperia Pro has a multi-camera setup. It lets you adapt to different photography situations. You can achieve various perspectives and compositions. The Xperia Pro offers optical image stabilization (OIS) for their rear camera systems.

Connectivity, network, wireless

The Sony Xperia Pro supports the latest 5G network technology. The Xperia Pro supports the latest Wi-Fi standards. You can use Bluetooth to connect your Xperia Pro smartphone to many Bluetooth devices. The Xperia Pro has a GPS receiver. Many fitness and activity tracking apps rely on GPS. It is used to accurately measure and record outdoor activities. The Xperia Pro has a built-in NFC chip, which allows it to support various NFC applications and services. The 3.5 mm headphone jack allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery type, capacity, charger

The Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a light-weight, rechargeable battery. The Xperia Pro does not have a removable battery, it integrates the battery into the phone's design.

Features, sensors, specials

Today, smartphones come with many sensors. They help make the user experience better. The Xperia Pro smartphone has an accelerometer. The fingerprint reader is a biometric security feature found in Xperia Pro smartphones. The light sensor is a type of sensor in a smartphone. It lets the phone measure light intensity around the device. Dual SIM is great for businesses. They want to give staff a device with separate numbers and bills for personal and business use.

IP68 rated smartphones often have extra structure or seals. These protect against water and dust. With fast charging, you can get a significant amount of battery life in a few minutes of charging. The wireless charging is a convenient feature for smartphones. Corning Gorilla Glass is a type of chemically strengthened super-glass.

Verdict, pros and cons

Every phone has its strengths and weaknesses, and this Sony phone is no exception. As with any device, there are aspects that shine and others that fall short. By examining both sides, we can paint a complete picture of what this phone has to offer. Let's explore its standout features and areas for improvement. Remember, this is just my opinion, and yours might be different.

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I'm Lucas Bradley, the founder of the Phone42.com site. I love technology, especially smartphones, and I've been working with tech stuff for more than 20 years. This means I've seen a lot of changes and have learned a bunch about what makes a good phone. On Phone42.com, I look at all kinds of phones. They can be from big, well-known companies or new ones trying to make their mark. I want to help people understand what's new and cool in the world of smartphones, in a way that's easy to get.