Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia 10 VI
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 VII and Sony Xperia 10 VI: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is the stronger choice for performance and camera versatility: its Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12 GB of RAM and telephoto camera set it apart from the Xperia 10 VI. The 10 VI suits buyers who prefer a lighter phone and a sharper, denser display.
Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is better for buyers who prioritize cameras, with a telephoto lens and a 50 MP ultrawide camera.
Sony Xperia 10 VI
The Sony Xperia 10 VI is the better buy for anyone seeking a lighter phone: it weighs 164 g, compared with 197 g for the Xperia 1 VII.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1 VII, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.0 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 8.4 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1 VII, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,800,076
- against 559,136
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- 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)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
Sony Xperia 10 VI, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 396 ppi
- Weight
- 164 g
- against 197 g
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,520 px
- against 2,340 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,800,076 Best value | 559,136 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 Best value | 943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 Best value | 2,748 |
| CPU Description | 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M | Octa-core CPU with 4 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,276 Best value | 613 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Purple, Black | Blue, Black, White, Grey, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 68 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 155 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 164 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP65, IP68, IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | D | — |
| Drop Test Count | 181 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | — |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h 30 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 449 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR, LTPO, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 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 n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| 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, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, eSIM, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XQ-FS54, XQFS54EUKCG.GC, XQFS54EUKCV.GC, XQFS54EUKCB.GC, PDX256 | XQ-ES54, XQ-ES72, XQ-ES72/L2TWCX0, XQ-ES72/B2TWCX0, XQ-ES72/W2TWCX0, XQES54EUKCB.GC |
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