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Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia Z2

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SonyXperia 1 VIISonyXperia Z2
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025March 2014
Display
Screen size6.5″5.2″
Resolution2340 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness396 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeFHD+ HDR OLED, 19.5:95.2-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS TFT LCD; PhoneArena identified the reviewed panel as IPS
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front; Gorilla Glass Victus rear–
Display features120 Hz; Creator mode; DCI-P3 100%; Powered by BRAVIA; Sunlight Vision; front and rear light sensorsX-Reality for mobile and Live Colour LED processing
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 801
Memory12 GB3 GB
Storage256 GB16 GB
CPU–Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974AB at 2.3 GHz
GPU–Adreno 330
Storage type256 GB UFS; microSDXC card slot for cards up to 2 TB16 GB flash; microSDXC slot supports up to 128 GB
Cameras
Main camera48 MP20.7 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MPNone
Telephoto camera12 MPNone
Optical zoom7.1×None
Front camera12 MP2.2 MP
Main camera48 MP effective (52 MP full aspect), 24 mm, ƒ/1.9, 1/1.35-inch Exmor T for mobile sensor20.7 MP Exmor RS sensor with G Lens and LED flash
Ultra wide camera48 MP effective (12 MP still images), 16 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; tele-macro close focus at about 5 cm–
Telephoto camera12 MP, continuous 85–170 mm, ƒ/2.3–3.5, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; telephoto macro–
Front camera12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor2.2 MP Exmor R camera with 1080p video
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 FlawlessEye4K2K recording, 1080p front video and Timeshift slow-motion mode
Camera featuresTwo-stage shutter button; up to 30 fps AF/AE burst; Eye AF for people and animals; Pro Photo and Pro Video; AI Camerawork and Auto FramingHDR for photos and movies, SteadyShot, Superior Auto and dedicated camera button
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,200 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 10 hours
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)None
Battery life detailSony claims up to two days of use; Battery Care and STAMINA ModeSony's D6503 white paper lists a 3,200 mAh minimum embedded battery and up to 10 hours of video playback
Wired chargingUSB Power Delivery fast charging; no charger included–
Wireless chargingQi wireless charging–
Charges other devicesBattery Share charges other Qi devices–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight197 g163 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
Height × width162 × 74 mm146.8 × 73.3 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP58
Materials–Glass front and back with metal frame
ColoursSlate Black, Moss Green, Orchid PurpleBlack, White, Purple
ButtonsTwo-stage camera shutter button; power button with fingerprint sensor–
Water resistance detailIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistanceSony specifies IP55/IP58 water and dust protection with all port covers closed; its white paper cautions against deliberate submersion
BiometricsFingerprint sensor–
SpeakersFront-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby AtmosFront-facing stereo speakers; digital noise cancellation with compatible wired headset
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15Android 4.4 KitKat
Software updatesFour Android version upgrades and six years of security updates (Sony)–
AI featuresXperia Intelligence, including AI Camerawork and Auto Framing–
Connectivity
Mobile network–4G LTE Cat 4; UK D6503 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 and 20
SIMDual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIMMicro-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7, 2.4/5/6 GHz–
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, LE Audio and AuracastBluetooth 4.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps; DisplayPort output up to 4K/60 fps; separate 3.5 mm headphone jackMicro-USB 2.0 with MHL 3.0 output and USB host; 3.5 mm headphone socket

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