Sony Xperia PRO: A Professional Phone Capable of Live Streaming from Any Camera via 5G Network

Sony announced the Xperia PRO - a new professional smartphone that focuses on fast wireless data transfer using 5G mmWave and 5G Sub-6.

The phone has a dedicated Micro HDMI port, so it can be used as an external display for cameras while streaming video directly via 5G. Other specifications are similar to Xperia 1 II. Xperia PRO is now available for $ 2,498.

Going back in February 2020, when Sony had announced its new Xperia 1 II smartphone, the Japanese tech giant also raised the Xperia PRO - a smartphone under development for professionals with an HDMI port to act as an external display for cameras. Besides Sony Alpha 1 camera.

The new Xperia PRO is designed for the fastest wireless transmission. The phone supports 5G mmWave and 5G Sub-6 for high-speed data transfer. According to Sony, the 360-degree antenna design and the low dielectric fixed materials used in the chassis provide improved 5G signal strength communication.

Moreover, the Network Visualizer feature (which can be operated via a shortcut button on the side of the Xperia PRO) provides a visualization of signal direction, connection method, and device connection speed. This is to help camera operators determine the best place to live. Shows the current signal reception. It indicates the direction of the 5G signal that is being received, and provides the data transfer rate and graph.

Xperia PRO as an HDMI Monitor

Another interesting feature for video professionals is the dedicated Micro HDMI input connector. By connecting the phone to the camera, it can function not only as a screen but also as a 5G data link for streaming video in real time.

And speaking of Al-Monitor, the phone features a 6.5-inch HDR OLED display with an aspect ratio of 21: 9 and supports BT.2020 color space. With the pre-installed External Monitor host app, the phone provides screen lock function, screen brightness adjustment, zoom capabilities, adjustable grid lines and more useful features. With the phone's USB connection, files can also be quickly transferred from the camera and uploaded via 5G to an FTP server.

Sony Xperia PRO camera

The Xperia PRO packs the same features as the flagship Sony Xperia 1 II. Its cameras offer real-time autofocus for both humans and animals, 4K HDR video at 24, 30 or 60 fps as well as 120fps slow motion.

There are three cameras on the back - 16mm ultra wide, 24mm wide, 70mm telephoto. The phone's body combines an IP65 / 68 rating for water and dust resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 to protect the screen. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor runs on the Snapdragon X55 5G modem-RF system with a 4000 mAh battery.

Price and availability in the market

Sony Xperia PRO 5G is now available. It is priced at $ 2,498, which only confirms that it is aimed at professionals who need the unique features that a phone has to offer.