Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 30W | 5000mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not available in India | Not available in India |
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General
| Colors | Moss Green, Orchid Purple, Slate Black | Black, Violet, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 13, 2025 | May 11, 2022 | ||
| Availability | June 04, 2025 | June 11, 2022 | ||
| Launch Country | Japan | Japan | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,56,709 | ₹1,08,999 |
Display
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 396 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 602 nits |
Body
| Weight | 197 grams | 185 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | OTG, USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP65/68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res wireless audio, Stereo Speakers | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Processor
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 730 |
Main Camera
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Colour Spectrum sensor, Eye Tracking, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* lens Coating | Eye-Tracking, HDR, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | 5-axis gyro-EIS, Cinematic Mode, HDR, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Sony Xperia UI | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera Editing, CIrcle to Search | AI Camera |
Selfie Camera
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Display Flash, Hand Gesture, Portrait | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 30 W |
Memory
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | AGPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |

















