Xperia Pro-C

Professional imaging power in your pocket.

The Xperia Pro-C is a compact smartphone designed for professional photographers and videographers, packing advanced imaging technology into a smaller form factor. It features a next-generation 1-inch sensor and deep manual controls inherited from Sony's Alpha camera line.

9.1

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Display9.5

Performance9.2

Camera9.7

Battery8.5

Design9.0

Verdict

Pros

Class-leading 1-inch main camera sensor
Truly professional photo and video apps
Compact, lightweight, and premium build
Vibrant and color-accurate 120Hz OLED display
Physical shutter button is a huge plus for photographers

Cons

Battery life is good, but not top-tier
Smaller screen may not be ideal for media consumption
Telephoto zoom is limited compared to larger flagships

Full specifications

Display

Type: OLED
Size: 6.0 inches
Resolution: FHD+ (2520 x 1080 pixels)
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Peak brightness: 1500 nits
Protection: Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Features: 21:9 CinemaWide display
Creator Mode powered by CineAlta
HDR BT.2020

Performance

Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform
Process: —
CPU: —
GPU: —

Camera

4K at 24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p

Rear camera

4K at 24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p

Widef/1.8

1.0-inch type Exmor RS sensor, OIS, Zeiss T* coating

Ultrawidef/2.2

125˚ field of view, Dual Pixel PDAF

Telephotof/2.4

2x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF

Photography ProVideography ProS-Cinetone for mobileReal-time Eye AF (Human, Animal)Physical two-stage shutter button

Front camera

4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps

Widef/2.0

1/2.9" sensor

5-axis gyro-EISHDR

Battery & charging

Capacity: 4500 mAh
Type: Li-Po
Wired: 45W USB Power Delivery, 50% in 25 min (advertised)
Wireless: 15W Qi wireless charging
Reverse: 5W reverse wireless charging

Build & design

Dimensions: 155 x 67 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 175 g
Materials: Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water/dust: IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant
Colors: Black
Silver
Khaki Green

Software & AI

OS at launch: Android 16
Skin / UI: Sony Creator UI
Update policy: —
AI features: AI-powered subject recognition AF
Smart scene optimization

Connectivity

Network: 5G
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC: Yes
USB: USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM)

Sensors

Fingerprint: Side-mounted (in power button)
Face unlock: Software-based
Other sensors: Accelerometer
Gyro
Proximity
Barometer
Compass
Color spectrum sensor