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Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

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GooglePixel 7 ProSonyXperia 1 IV
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022June 2022
Display
Screen size6.7″6.5″
Resolution3120 × 14403840 × 1644
Sharpness513 pixels per inch643 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits–
Display typeLTPO OLED4K HDR OLED, 21:9
Pixel density512 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 1000 nits HDR; up to 1500 nits peak–
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus front and rear
Display features19.5:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 120 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)120 Hz refresh; 240 Hz motion blur reduction and touch scanning; Creator mode powered by CineAlta; Sony says about 50% brighter than Xperia 1 III
Performance
ChipTensor G2Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAM; UK configurations are 128 or 256 GB, with 512 GB offered elsewhere (TechRadar)256 GB UFS in UK specification; microSDXC slot supports up to 1 TB
Cameras
Main camera50 MP12 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera48 MP12 MP
Optical zoom5×5.2×
Front camera10.8 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera; 1.2 μm pixel width; f/1.85 aperture; 82° field of view; 1/1.31" image sensor size12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS sensor
Ultra wide camera12 MP ultrawide camera with autofocus; 1.25 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 125.8° field of view; Lens correction12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS sensor
Telephoto camera48 MP Quad Bayer PD telephoto camera; 0.7 μm pixel width; f/3.5 aperture; 20.6° field of view; 5x optical zoom; Super Res Zoom up to 30x12 MP, continuous 85–125 mm, ƒ/2.3–2.8, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS sensor
Front camera10.8 MP; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 92.8° ultrawide field of view12 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS sensor
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 30x; 5× optical telephoto zoomContinuous 85–125 mm optical telephoto (about 3.5–5.2× relative to 24 mm main); 15.6× hybrid zoom
Video recordingRear camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; Front camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 20x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264); Audio; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoom4K HDR at 24, 25, 30, 60 or 120 fps on all three rear cameras; Cinematography Pro and Videography Pro
Front video4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps–
Camera featuresMacro Focus; Night Sight; Astrophotography; Portrait Mode; Face Unblur; Long Exposure; Action Pan; Real Tone; Panorama; Top Shot; Frequent Faces; Magic Editor; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Portrait Light; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; Spectral and flicker sensor; Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephoto; Fast camera launcherPhotography Pro; ZEISS T* coating; up to 20 fps AF/AE burst; Real-time Eye AF and subject tracking; 3D iToF sensor
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 23 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingUp to 23 WUp to 15 W
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4926 mAh–
Wired chargingUp to 23 W; USB Power Delivery (PPS); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)USB Power Delivery; Sony claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; 30 W maximum reported by Stuff
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 23 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)Qi wireless charging; 15 W maximum reported by Stuff
Charges other devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devicesBattery Share charges other Qi devices
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight212 g185 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm
Height × width162.9 × 76.6 mm165 × 71 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front and back; polished aluminium frame–
ColoursObsidian, Snow, HazelBlack, Ice White, Purple
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower, volume and dedicated two-stage camera shutter
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistance
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockFingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer–
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioFront-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio Upmix and DSEE Ultimate
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 13Android 12
Software updates5 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops–
In the boxPixel 7 Pro; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptorSony says no charger or cable is included
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operatorSub-6 GHz 5G and 4G LTE
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160; MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.2 and LE Audio
Ultra WidebandUltra Wideband for accurate ranging and spatial orientation–
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2 at 5 Gbps with DisplayPort 4K/60 output; separate 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningDual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)–

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