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Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Sony Xperia 5 V

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SonyXperia 1 VISonyXperia 5 V
Overview
ReleasedJune 2024September 2023
Display
Screen size6.5″6.1″
Resolution2340 × 10802520 × 1080
Sharpness396 pixels per inch449 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Display typeFHD+ HDR OLED, 19.5:96.1-inch 21:9 Full HD+ HDR OLED with 120 Hz refresh
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front; Gorilla Glass Victus rearCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features120 Hz; 240 Hz touch scanning; Creator mode; Powered by BRAVIA; Sunlight Vision–
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB128 GB
CPU–Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform
Storage typeUFS storage; microSDXC card slot for cards up to 1.5 TB128 GB UFS; microSDXC up to 1 TB
CoolingVapour chamber–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera12 MPNone
Optical zoom7.1×None
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera48 MP effective (52 MP full aspect), 24 mm, ƒ/1.9, 1/1.35-inch Exmor T for mobile sensor48 MP effective Exmor T sensor, 1/1.35 inch, ƒ/1.9; 12 MP binned 24 mm photos and 48 mm in-sensor zoom
Ultra wide camera12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor12 MP, 16 mm equivalent, ƒ/2.2
Telephoto camera12 MP, continuous 85–170 mm, ƒ/2.3–3.5, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; telephoto macro to 4 cm–
Front camera12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor12 MP, 24 mm equivalent, ƒ/2.0
ZoomContinuous 85–170 mm optical telephoto (3.5–7.1× relative to the 24 mm main camera); up to 21.3× hybrid zoom–
Video recording4K HDR at 24, 30, 60 or 120 fps; S-Cinetone for mobile; Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye4K HDR video up to 120 fps; S-Cinetone for mobile and Video Pro
Camera featuresTwo-stage shutter button; up to 30 fps AF/AE burst; Eye AF for people and animals; AF tracking with human pose estimationPhotography Pro; up to 30 fps AF/AE burst, Eye AF and real-time tracking
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detailSony claims two days of typical use and over 36 hours of continuous video playback; Battery Care and STAMINA Mode5,000 mAh; USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging and Battery Share
Wired chargingUSB Power Delivery fast charging; Sony claims about 50% in 30 minutes; no charger included–
Wireless chargingQi wireless charging–
Charges other devicesBattery Share charges other Qi devices–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight192 g182 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.6 mm
Height × width162 × 74 mm154 × 68 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursBlack, Platinum Silver, Khaki Green–
ButtonsTwo-stage camera shutter button; power button with fingerprint sensor–
Water resistance detailIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistanceSony specifies IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust protection
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SpeakersFront-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby AtmosFull-stage stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Android 13
Software updatesThree Android version upgrades and four years of security updates (Sony)–
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIMNano-SIM and eSIM; dual-SIM capable
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7, 2.4/5/6 GHz–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4 and LE AudioBluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps; DisplayPort output up to 4K/60 fps; separate 3.5 mm headphone jackUSB-C 3.2, 5 Gbps

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