Sony Xperia 1 II vs vivo X50 Pro

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Xperia 1 II compared with X50 Pro
SonyXperia 1 IIvivoX50 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJune 2020June 2020
Display
Screen size6.5″6.56″
Resolution3840 × 1644 (better)2376 × 1080
Sharpness643 pixels per inch (better)398 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate–90 Hz
Peak brightness–1,300 nits
Display type4K HDR OLED, 21:9 CinemaWideE3 AMOLED with curved display; main hardware and configuration describe the global version
Always-on display–Always-on display, Android Authority
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6Schott Xensation Up glass, Gadgets360
Display featuresCreator mode powered by CineAlta; X1 for mobile; motion blur reduction (Sony says equivalent to 90 Hz, not native 90 Hz)180 Hz response rate, DCI-P3 gamut, 6,000,000:1 contrast and 92% screen-to-body ratio, maker; HDR10+, Android Authority
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 865 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPU–Snapdragon 765G; 1×2.5 GHz Kryo 475 Prime, 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold and 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver, Android Authority
GPU–Adreno 620, Android Authority
Storage type256 GB UFS; microSDXC slot supports up to 1 TB8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage; UFS 2.1 and no microSD slot, Gadgets360
Cameras
Main camera12 MP48 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera12 MP8 MP
Optical zoom3×5× (better)
Front camera8 MP32 MP (better)
Main camera12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS sensorSony IMX598, f/1.6, seven-element lens and closed-loop motor; double-ball suspension gimbal with up to ±3° rotation, maker laboratory specification
Ultra wide camera12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.55-inch Exmor RS sensorf/2.2; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction; 2.5 cm macro focus
Telephoto camera12 MP, 70 mm, ƒ/2.4, 1/3.4-inch sensorPeriscope 8 MP f/3.4 with 5× optical zoom
Second telephoto camera–Portrait 13 MP f/2.46 with 50 mm equivalent lens; 2× zoom identified by Android Authority
Front camera8 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/4-inch sensorf/2.45
ZoomSony lists 3× optical zoom with the 70 mm telephoto lens60× Hyper Zoom
Video recordingCinema Pro records 4K HDR at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 2K 120 fps 10-bit HDR slow motionMain camera 4K at 60 fps, Android Authority and Gadgets360; five-axis gimbal/EIS combination, Smart Zoom, sound tracking and Instant Vlog, maker
Front video–1080p recording, Gadgets360
Camera featuresPhotography Pro; ZEISS T* coating; up to 20 fps AF/AE burst on 24 mm camera; Real-time Eye AF; 3D iToF sensorSuper Night, Astro, Supermoon and Pro Sports modes; motion autofocus tracking and gimbal position indicator
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,315 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 21 WUp to 33 W (better)
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)None
Battery life detail–Typical capacity
Wired chargingUSB Power Delivery; Sony claims up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 21 W charger sold separatelyFlashCharge 2.0 with 11 V/3 A adapter; current maker 33 W controls Gadgets360's isolated 22 W paragraph, which contradicts its own 33 W specification
Wireless chargingQi wireless charging; Sony did not give a wattage in its specificationNo wireless charging, Android Authority
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight181 g (better)181.5 g
Thickness7.9 mm (better)8.04 mm
Height × width166 × 72 mm158.46 × 72.8 mm
Materials–AG matte glass back, maker; aluminium frame, Android Authority
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
ColoursBlack; Mirrored Slate was exclusive to Vodafone in the UKAlpha Grey
ButtonsPower, volume and dedicated camera shutter–
Water resistance detailSony rates it IP65/68 for water and dust resistance–
BiometricsFingerprint sensorIn-display fingerprint scanning
Sensors–Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and physical gyroscope
SpeakersFront-facing stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio hardware decoding and DSEE UltimateSingle speaker, Android Authority; AK4377A independent Hi-Res audio chip, maker; Android Authority's AK4337A spelling conflicts with maker
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10Android 10 with Funtouch OS 10.5, Gadgets360
In the box–Phone, XE710 earphones and USB-C adapter, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective film
Connectivity
Mobile networkSub-6 GHz 5G and 4G LTEGlobal GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20, TDD B38/40/41; 5G n41/n77/n78
SIM–Dual nano-SIM with dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 2×2 MIMO2.4 GHz and 5 GHz MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1
NFCYesSupported on global maker version
USBUSB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort 4K/60 output; separate 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; no headphone socket, Android Authority
Positioning–GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS and Galileo

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