Sony Xperia 1 V vs Sony Xperia Z2
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SonyXperia 1 V | SonyXperia Z2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2023 | March 2014 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5″ | 5.2″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 1644 (better) | 1920 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 643 pixels per inch (better) | 424 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| Display type | 4K HDR OLED, 21:9 | 5.2-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS TFT LCD; PhoneArena identified the reviewed panel as IPS |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front; Gorilla Glass Victus rear | – |
| Display features | 120 Hz; 240 Hz touch scanning; Creator mode powered by CineAlta; X1 for mobile | X-Reality for mobile and Live Colour LED processing |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 801 |
| Memory | 12 GB (better) | 3 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB (better) | 16 GB |
| CPU | – | Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974AB at 2.3 GHz |
| GPU | – | Adreno 330 |
| Storage type | 256 GB UFS; microSDXC card slot for cards up to 1 TB | 16 GB flash; microSDXC slot supports up to 128 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP (better) | 20.7 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP | None |
| Telephoto camera | 12 MP | None |
| Optical zoom | 5.2× (better) | None |
| Front camera | 12 MP (better) | 2.2 MP |
| Main camera | 48 MP effective (52 MP full aspect; 12 MP still images), 24 mm, ƒ/1.9, 1/1.35-inch Exmor T for mobile sensor | 20.7 MP Exmor RS sensor with G Lens and LED flash |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor | – |
| Telephoto camera | 12 MP, continuous 85–125 mm, ƒ/2.3–2.8, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor | – |
| Front camera | 12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor | 2.2 MP Exmor R camera with 1080p video |
| Zoom | Continuous 85–125 mm optical telephoto (3.5–5.2× relative to the 24 mm main camera); up to 15.6× hybrid zoom | – |
| Video recording | 4K HDR at 24, 25, 30, 60 or 120 fps; S-Cinetone for mobile; Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye | 4K2K recording, 1080p front video and Timeshift slow-motion mode |
| Camera features | Photography Pro and Videography Pro; two-stage shutter button; up to 30 fps AF/AE burst; Eye AF and real-time tracking; ZEISS T* coating | HDR for photos and movies, SteadyShot, Superior Auto and dedicated camera button |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh (better) | 3,200 mAh |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | – | Up to 10 hours |
| Wireless charging | Yes (wattage not published) | None |
| Battery life detail | Sony claims about 20 hours of continuous video playback; Battery Care and STAMINA Mode | Sony's D6503 white paper lists a 3,200 mAh minimum embedded battery and up to 10 hours of video playback |
| Wired charging | USB Power Delivery fast charging; Sony claims about 50% in 30 minutes | – |
| Wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | – |
| Charges other devices | Battery Share charges other Qi devices | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 187 g | 163 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 165 × 71 mm | 146.8 × 73.3 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP58 |
| Materials | Textured glass rear and grooved frame | Glass front and back with metal frame |
| Colours | Black, Platinum Silver, Khaki Green | Black, White, Purple |
| Buttons | Two-stage camera shutter button; power button with fingerprint sensor | – |
| Water resistance detail | IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistance | Sony specifies IP55/IP58 water and dust protection with all port covers closed; its white paper cautions against deliberate submersion |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | – |
| Speakers | Front-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos | Front-facing stereo speakers; digital noise cancellation with compatible wired headset |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 13 | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Software updates | Two Android version upgrades and three years of security updates (Sony) | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | – | 4G LTE Cat 4; UK D6503 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 and 20 |
| SIM | Dual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIM | Micro-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz | – |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 and LE Audio | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps; DisplayPort output up to 4K/60 fps; separate 3.5 mm headphone jack | Micro-USB 2.0 with MHL 3.0 output and USB host; 3.5 mm headphone socket |
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