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Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Huawei nova 15 Ultra
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 VII and Huawei nova 15 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 15 Ultra, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.0 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1 VII, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,800,076
- against 865,000
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 197 g
- against 209 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 15 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 396 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,800,076 Best value | 865,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | — |
| CPU Description | 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M | 1xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.19 GHz + 3xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.18 GHz + 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.55 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,276 | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Purple, Black | Black, White, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 6.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 197 g Best value | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 2 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | D | — |
| Drop Test Count | 181 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h 30 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 7.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 4,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,856 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR, LTPO, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display | Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 6 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DisplayPort output | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XQ-FS54, XQFS54EUKCG.GC, XQFS54EUKCV.GC, XQFS54EUKCB.GC, PDX256 | SLY-AL00 |
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