Sony Xperia 1 IV vs vivo X80 Pro
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| SonyXperia 1 IV | vivoX80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2022 | April 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5″ | 6.78″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 1644 (better) | 3200 × 1440 |
| Sharpness | 643 pixels per inch (better) | 518 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | – | 1,500 nits |
| Display type | 4K HDR OLED, 21:9 | E5 LTPO AMOLED; maker does not specify the LTPO generation on consulted pages |
| Brightness detail | – | 1,500 nits local peak, maker China launch release |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and rear | – |
| Display features | 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 | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| CPU | – | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 4 nm process; Chinese Dimensity 9000 version is a separate regional variant |
| Storage type | 256 GB UFS in UK specification; microSDXC slot supports up to 1 TB | Global 12 GB/256 GB, enhanced LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; Chinese configurations differ |
| Cooling | – | Vapour chamber cooling |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 12 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5.2× (better) | 5× |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS sensor | 50 MP GNV, 1/1.3-inch sensor, f/1.57 and optical stabilisation |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS sensor | 48 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | 12 MP, continuous 85–125 mm, ƒ/2.3–2.8, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS sensor | 8 MP periscope, f/3.4 and 5× optical zoom; separate 12 MP portrait camera, f/1.85, 50 mm equivalent and gimbal stabilisation |
| Front camera | 12 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS sensor | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Zoom | Continuous 85–125 mm optical telephoto (about 3.5–5.2× relative to 24 mm main); 15.6× hybrid zoom | 5× optical and up to 60× digital zoom |
| Video recording | 4K HDR at 24, 25, 30, 60 or 120 fps on all three rear cameras; Cinematography Pro and Videography Pro | Log recording, horizon levelling and cinematic bokeh video |
| Camera features | Photography Pro; ZEISS T* coating; up to 20 fps AF/AE burst; Real-time Eye AF and subject tracking; 3D iToF sensor | V1+ imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, Natural Color and AI object tracking |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh (better) | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 30 W | Up to 80 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 15 W | Up to 50 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | – | 4,700 mAh typical, 4,580 mAh rated |
| Wired charging | USB Power Delivery; Sony claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; 30 W maximum reported by Stuff | 80 W FlashCharge; maker laboratory claims 50% in 13 minutes and full charge in 38 minutes |
| Wireless charging | Qi wireless charging; 15 W maximum reported by Stuff | 50 W Wireless FlashCharge; wireless charger sold separately |
| Charges other devices | Battery Share charges other Qi devices | Supported; maker does not publish the power rating |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 185 g (better) | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm (better) | 9.1 mm |
| Height × width | 165 × 71 mm | 164.57 × 75.3 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Materials | – | Glass rear |
| Colours | Black, Ice White, Purple | Cosmic Black on global sheet |
| Buttons | Power, volume and dedicated two-stage camera shutter | – |
| Water resistance detail | IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistance | IP68 under IEC 60529; maker test at 1.5 m in still fresh water for 30 minutes; liquid damage excluded from warranty |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | Large 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor; two-finger authentication for selected apps |
| Sensors | – | Accelerometer, ambient light, compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus and infrared sensors; linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Front-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio Upmix and DSEE Ultimate | Stereo speakers and CS43131 Hi-Fi chip |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 12 | Global Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12; Chinese software differs |
| Software updates | – | Three years of security updates reported at launch by Android Authority; historical promise |
| In the box | Sony says no charger or cable is included | Phone, XE710 Type-C headset, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, guide, warranty card and SIM eject tool on global sheet |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | Sub-6 GHz 5G and 4G LTE | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78; n2 supports SA only |
| SIM | Dual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO and MU-MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 and LE Audio | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Supported |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 at 5 Gbps with DisplayPort 4K/60 output; separate 3.5 mm headphone socket | USB 3.1 Type-C and OTG |
| Positioning | – | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and A-GPS; NavIC in India only |
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