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Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia Z3

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SonyXperia 1 VIISonyXperia Z3
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025September 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
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, Live Colour LED and Super-vivid mode
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 801
Memory12 GB3 GB
Storage256 GB16 GB
CPU–Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974AC at 2.5 GHz
GPU–Adreno 330
Storage type256 GB UFS; microSDXC card slot for cards up to 2 TBUK D6603 has 16 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 25 mm wide-angle 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 sensor; 2 MP maximum effective image in 16:9 mode
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 rear video and 1080p front video
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 FramingISO 12800 low-light mode for stills, SteadyShot and dedicated camera button
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,100 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 D6603 white paper lists a 3,100 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 g152 g
Thickness8.2 mm7.3 mm
Height × width162 × 74 mm146 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Materials–Glass front and back with rounded aluminium frame
ColoursSlate Black, Moss Green, Orchid PurpleBlack, White, Copper, Silver Green
ButtonsTwo-stage camera shutter button; power button with fingerprint sensor–
Water resistance detailIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistanceIP65/IP68 water and dust protection, with port covers closed
BiometricsFingerprint sensor–
SpeakersFront-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby AtmosFront-facing stereo speakers, S-Force Front Surround, DSEE HX and digital noise cancellation with compatible headset
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15Android 4.4 KitKat; PS4 Remote Play announced for the Z3 series
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 D6603 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 and 20
SIMDual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIMNano-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; 3.5 mm headphone socket with High-Resolution Audio support

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