Sony Xperia 1 IV Smartphone

Sony Xperia 1 IV Smartphone
Security Grade A- Calculator v	SONY Xperia 1 IV 5G Brand: SONY (Parent: Sony Group Corporation) Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: 2022 XQ-CT54 Release Date: 2022-05-20 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	[Sony Official Warranty, Teardown Reports 🔗 Proof]	As a major manufacturer, widespread hardware tampering in the supply chain is rare. Risks are similar to other brands, mainly with counterfeit or improperly repaired devices.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	[Sony Mobile Security Updates, Android Security Bulletin 🔗 Proof]	Sony provides monthly security updates for its flagship models. Known, unpatched critical vulnerabilities are therefore rare for a supported device like the Xperia 1 IV.
Prior attacks	Rare	[General Android Security Reports 🔗 Proof]	No widely documented, specific attacks targeting the Xperia 1 IV model exclusively. Users face general Android ecosystem threats.
Updatability	Very common	[Sony Software Support Information 🔗 Proof]	Sony has a consistent record of providing regular monthly security patches and major OS updates for its flagship devices, making updates very common.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	[Android Compatibility Definition Document 🔗 Proof]	Fully supports authentication with Google Mobile Services (GMS) and other standard Android services and APIs.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[Product Specifications (Wi-Fi 6/WPA3, 5G) 🔗 Proof]	Supports current encryption standards for cellular (5G) and Wi-Fi (WPA3). Application data encryption relies on individual apps.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[Android Security Features Documentation 🔗 Proof]	Uses standard Android File-Based Encryption (FBE) with strong algorithms to protect user data at rest.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Basic	[Android User Guide 🔗 Proof]	Provides standard device-level credential management (screen lock). Full account management is handled through the user's Google Account.
Authentication	Secure	[Product Specifications (Side-mounted fingerprint sensor) 🔗 Proof]	Offers a hardware-based side-mounted fingerprint sensor and support for strong passwords/PINs, providing secure authentication.
Brute-force protection	Exist	[Android Enterprise Documentation 🔗 Proof]	Implements standard Android brute-force protection, including increasing lockout delays and factory reset options after excessive failures.
Event logging	Access event logged	[Android Open Source Project Documentation 🔗 Proof]	The Android system logs security-relevant events, but detailed audit logs are not typically accessible to the end-user.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	[First-time device setup process 🔗 Proof]	Mandates the setup of a screen lock (PIN/Pattern/Password) during initial configuration, with options to enforce complexity.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Android 12 (Companion App: Various Sony camera/audio applications)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 GPU Adreno 730 • GPU: Adreno 730
Memory & Storage	Memory: 12 GB RAM • Storage: 256 GB / 512 GB
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 5000 mAh • Power: 30W wired charging • Charging: 30W fast charging, supports wireless charging, reverse wireless charging.
Display & Camera	Display: play 6.5" 4K HDR OLED, 120Hz refresh rate • Camera: Three rear cameras: 12MP (main camera) + 12MP (telephoto) + 12MP (ultrawide)
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, 360 spatial audio • Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm • Mass: 185 g

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