Combining truly professional camera hardware with a "go-anywhere" vlog-friendly form factor, the Sony Xperia PRO-I 512GB 5G Unlocked Frosted Blackis the answer to elevating your mobile content creation to the next level. The "I" in "PRO-I" stands for "Imaging," which the Xperia PRO-I delivers in abundance. The star of the PRO-I experience is a 24mm wide-angle camera with a large 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor, which incorporates a real iris for dual f/2.0 and f/4.0 apertures and a sharp ZEISS Tessar T* lens made from high-index aspherical optical glass.

Capture crisp, detailed stills with naturally rendered bokeh and exposure control, and record cinematic videos that can be saved natively to memory in 4K at up to 120 fps. Videos of fast-moving subjects are possible thanks to Video Eye AF and object tracking, also at 4K/120p. These are just some features of a triple-camera array that also includes a 3D iTOF depth sensor, a 16mm ultrawide, and a 50mm standard lens. All three lenses offer 12MP resolution and large pixels for exceptional low-light performance.

To further ensure that what you shoot is of extremely high quality, Sony incorporates a BIONZ X processor for dedicated image and video processing. This adds improved noise reduction in any shooting mode and real-time 12-bit raw processing at up to 24 fps. These are just some of the PRO-I's imaging capabilities, which are mirrored by robust hi-end smartphone functionality. Mobile features include a large 6.5" 4K HDR OLED screen for immersive gaming and video streaming, 5G network connectivity for fast broadcasting of content on location, and support for both Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos audio formats for even more realism.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty    GSM / 4G LTE + 5G Sub-6 Compatible    North American Variant    12MP 24mm Wide with 1" Exmor RS CMOS    Dual f/2.0 & f/4.0 Apertures    ZEISS Tessar T* Aspherical Glass Lens    Record Native 4K Video at up to 120 fps    12MP 16mm & 50mm Lenses & 3D iTOF Sensor    512GB Storage Capacity + 12GB of RAM    6.5" 21:9 4K HDR 120 Hz OLED Display    360 Reality, Hi-Res & Dolby Atmos Audio

This phone is designed to work on select GSM & 5G (Sub-6) networks. 5G is a cellular network data protocol capable of extremely fast data speeds that rival, or surpass, that of wired broadband internet providers. 5G speeds can vary considerably based on location, but on average, should have no problem streaming 4K video. As 5G upgrades over time, mobile AR and VR applications could become possible. The phone is backward compatible with 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G data for locations that do not support 5G.

The Xperia PRO-I is a North American variant. It may be used in other parts of the world; however, 5G access may be limited or unsupported, depending on the network. Please choose your country/carrier above to confirm the network compatibility of this phone.

Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) allows you to lower your mobile costs when traveling while staying connected. Once your SIM cards are installed, you will be able to receive phone calls and text messages from either without needing to manually choose which one is active. When you want to make a call or send an SMS message, you can select the correct SIM card. When one SIM card is being used for a phone call, the other will not be active until you hang up. Operator charges may apply.

This phone runs Google's Android 11 operating system, which gives you access to the millions of available apps in the Google Play Store, in addition to a host of built-in capabilities. These capabilities consist of an array of new and updated features that are meant to enhance your mobile experience. Below is a small list of highlights that you can enjoy with the release of Android 11.

• Conversations: Pull down on your screen to manage ongoing conversations from multiple message apps. If there's someone you speak to often, you can prioritize them to show on your lock screen.
• Bubbles: Continue to use your phone while popping in and out of ongoing chats. A chat bubble floats above your apps and contains pinned conversations you can access with a tap.
• Screen Recording: Without needing an extra app, you can use this feature to record your screen with or without audio or showing touches you make on the screen.
• Control Smart Devices: With a long press of the power button, you can see and manage all of your home's connected devices in one place.
• App Permissions: Pop-ups give you the ability to grant apps one-time permission to specific information and functions. You can also have permission settings auto-reset for unused apps to keep your data secure.

When attached to your camera and used as an external monitor, the Xperia PRO-I offers a host of additional capabilities. You can livestream what your camera sees online, use Wave Form to check the exposure and RGB balance, and use False Color to assist with iris setting selections by ensuring the details for exposure are more noticeable. You also get a trigger function for recording and stopping via a USB Type-C cable, and on-screen statuses that include whether you're recording or not, shutter speed, f-stop, ISO, and EV.

Anti-reflective coatings on all lens surfaces

Rapid focusing in all lighting conditions with the help of the 3D iTOF sensor

315 AF points at 90% viewfinder coverage for fast and accurate focusing

Continuous shooting at 60 fps

Burst shooting up to 20 fps with AF/AE tracking

Anti-distortion shutter for capturing high-speed moving subjects

AI-enhanced super resolution zoom

Selfie Camera Features: HDR photos, SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization), portrait selfie, display flash, and hand gesture

Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye for stable and shake-free videos, even in low light

Video Pro app with a dedicated UI for quick sharing of content on location

Stereo microphones and a mono mic near the main camera for capturing clear speech in videos

Game Enhancer

Fast 240 Hz touch scanning rate

Internal structure made for fast heat dissipation

PS Remote Play

Compatible with DUALSHOCK 4 controllers

Creator mode "powered by CineAlta"

DCI-P3 100%

ITU-R BT.2020 (REC.2020)

Illuminant D65 White point

10-bit tonal gradation

X1 for mobile

Multi-window switch

One hand mode

Dedicated physical shutter button

Dedicated shortcut key that can be configured to open any app

Support for 360 Reality Audio, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Dolby Atmos, and LDAC/DSEE

Integrated 3.5mm headphone jack

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Transfer for fast data transfer

Powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset

4500mAh with rapid charging and STAMINA mode

Adaptive charging helps extend battery life up to 3 years

Built-in strap hole

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I connect a USb to HDMI cable to it, plus an HDMI capture card, in order to use it as a webcam in my computer?

A: There are adapters you can purchase to make this connection. However, it is unclear if you can use the Sony Xperia PRO-I as a webcam for your computer.

Q: 2. I know there is a basic mode in the camera app, but are third party camera apps supported for better computational photography? It would be nice have the best of both worlds.

A: As the Sony Xperia PRO-I 512GB 5G Smartphone (Unlocked, Frosted Black) is powered by Google's Android 11 operating system, you should be able to check the Google Play Store for an array of third-party camera applications that would be compatible for support and usage with the phone.

Q: 3. Is this phone compatible with Verizon service? The existing Q&A answers seem contradictory

A: This is not a CDMA phone and will not work with Verizon.

Q: 4. It seems like the Wireless Grip cannot connect directly to the phone without the Monitor bracket, but you sell the phone +grip as a package. Am I missing something that connects it to the phone alone?

A: You would need the adapter bracket to mount the phone on top. However the wireless functionality would work out of box.

Q: 5. Hi can that phone be used on Europe ? Is it unlocked ?

A: The Sony Xperia PRO-I 512GB 5G Smartphone with Wireless Grip Kit (Unlocked, Frosted Black) is unlocked and can work with any carrier that supports this phone. On the web page we would have a drop down men, with the option to choose the country and carrier.

Q: 6. When used as an external monitor on a Sony cine-line camera does the touch autofocus work through the phone screen?

A: If the Sony Xperia PRO-I 512GB 5G Smartphone (Unlocked, Frosted Black) BH #SOXPROI is being used as a external monitor the touch for autofocus will not work.

Q: 7. What is actual size of the sensor in mm? What is crop factor from full frame?

A: Here are the camera specs; Rear Wide: 12 MP 1" Sensor (2.4 µm Pixels) with a 24mm f/2.0 to 4.0 Lens (85° FoV) Ultra Wide: 12 MP 1/2.5" Sensor (1.4 µm Pixels) with a 16mm f/2.2 Lens (124° FoV) Standard: 12 MP 1/2.9" Sensor (1.2 µm Pixels) with a 50mm f/2.4 Lens (48° FoV) Front Standard: 8 MP 1/4" Sensor (1.12 µm Pixels) with a f/2.0 Lens (78° FoV)

Q: 8. Is it gonna be available in any carrier in the US?

A: Yes, this Sony Xperia PRO-I 512GB 5G Smartphone (Unlocked, Frosted Black) would work with US carriers.

Q: 9. Is this model on the ATT whitelist?

A: This Sony Xperia PRO-I 512GB 5G Smartphone is fully compatible with AT&T.

Q: 10. I am having trouble connecting my PRO-I to the wireless shooting grip, what am I doing wrong?

A: I would try to start from the beginning On the camera, select MENU → (network) → [Bluetooth Settings] → [Bluetooth Function] → [On]. On the camera, select MENU → (network) → Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] → [On]. If the pairing screen appears on the camera's screen, proceed to next step if not retry and go back to step one. On the camera, select MENU → (network) → [Bluetooth Settings] → [Pairing].On this unit, press and hold the PHOTO button ( ) and the T side of the Zoom button ( ) simultaneously for at least 7 seconds. When a confirmation message appears on the camera's screen, select [OK].