Sony Xperia Pro-I now available for pre-order in Malaysia, it’s priced below the iPhone 13 Pro Max 1TB

The Xperia Pro-I is Sony’s latest flagship smartphone that packs an epic 1.0″ image sensor from the Sony RX100 VII camera. The new Xperia phone is now available for pre-order locally and Sony Malaysia is offering additional bundles for additional savings.

Sony Xperia Pro-I Malaysia Price

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is officially priced at RM7,199 in Malaysia, which is significantly lower than the €1,799 (about RM8,577) price tag in Europe. It only comes in Frosted Black and it has 512GB UFS storage as standard. As a comparison, the Sony Xperia 1 III 256GB which also features a similar 4K display and Snapdragon 888 5G chip is currently going for RM5,399 on Shopee and Lazada. Meanwhile, Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB is priced at RM6,699 while the 1TB version is going for RM7,599.

If you are interested, you can pre-order from today, 15th November until 15th December 2021 via the official Sony Online Store. Pre-order customers will get a 256GB microSD card, casing, and screen protector. Looking at the pre-order duration, stocks are expected to arrive in Malaysia before Christmas.

Sony Xperia Pro-I pre-order bundle promo

If you want to get Sony’s accessories for the Xperia Pro-I, the XQZ-IV01 Vlog Monitor retails for RM1,040 but you can get it for only RM519 when you purchase it as a phone bundle which costs RM7,718. If you want it all, Sony has a complete package that includes the ECM-LV1 Stereo Lavalier Microphone, GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip with wireless remote, and the XQZ-IV01 Vlog monitor that retails for RM1,668. The kit effectively costs RM829 when you purchase the RM8,028 Complete Creator’s kit bundle.

Sony Xperia Pro-I Specs

The Sony Xperia Pro-I comes with a 6.5″ 4K HDR OLED display that pushes a high 120Hz refresh rate. Despite being announced in the second half of the year, it still runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with 12GB of RAM. On board, it gets a generous 512GB storage which can be expanded further by popping a microSD card up to 1TB.

The biggest highlight is its camera which is one of the largest sensors ever fitted on a smartphone and it uses ZEISS Tessar Optics. It gets a 12MP main camera that boasts a larger 2.4-micron pixel and has a variable aperture that switches between f/2.0 and f/4.0. It also comes with a 12MP telephoto camera offering 2x optical zoom and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera. Both the main and telephoto cameras have optical image stabilisation. For selfies, the device settles for an 8MP front camera which supports 5-axis Electronic Image Stabilisation.

The camera has 315 phase-detection AF points as well as Real-time Eye-AF which works for both humans and animals. It also supports 20fps AF/AE burst shooting and an anti-distortion shutter feature that’s useful in capturing fast-moving objects. Sony also claims that the Xperia Pro-I is the world’s first smartphone to capture high-quality 4K videos in 120fps.

Targetting creators, the device offers a host of Photography Pro and Cinematography Pro features which are derived from its professional video camera lineup. As you would expect from a premium Sony Xperia device, there’s still a dedicated button for the camera shutter.

For vloggers, Xperia Pro-I users can add a secondary screen with the optional vlogging monitor and you can pair it with the Bluetooth shooting grip which allows you to have easy access to the camera controls while recording with a single hand.

The device still has stereo speakers and stereo microphones, and it still retains the 3.5mm headphone jack. For better durability, it supports IP68 dust and water resistance, while the front display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. Powering the device is a respectable 4,500mAh battery that supports USB-PD fast charging via USB-C. You can learn more about the device in our announcement post.