Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 VII and Sony Xperia 10 VII: 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
Sony Xperia 1 VII is the choice for higher performance, cameras, and connectivity; Xperia 10 VII fits buyers who value lower weight and a denser display. The 1 VII scores 8.3 versus 7.1.
Xperia 1 VII leads performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12 GB RAM, 512 GB, and an AnTuTu score of 2,800,076, versus Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 8 GB, 128 GB, and 600,667 for Xperia 10 VII. It also has a 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display; the 10 VII uses a 6.1-inch OLED with 422 ppi versus 396 ppi, and weighs 168 g versus 197 g.
Xperia 1 VII is the more complete camera choice, with a telephoto camera, a 1/1.4-inch main sensor, and 4K video at 120 fps, while the 10 VII has 50 MP on its main camera. For connectivity, the 1 VII adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and USB 3.2 over Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB 2.0; both share a 5,000 mAh battery, 30 W charging, and 15 W wireless charging.
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Sony Xperia 1 VII is the better buy for performance and camera buyers, with Snapdragon 8 Elite, a telephoto camera, and 4K at 120 fps.
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Sony Xperia 10 VII is the better buy only if it costs less; its case rests on 168 g and the display’s 422 ppi.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1 VII, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.0 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| 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 600,667
- 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
Sony Xperia 10 VII, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 396 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 197 g
- Battery Endurance
- 48 h
- against 43 h 30 min
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,800,076 Best value | 600,667 |
| 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 | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,276 Best value | 865 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Purple, Black | White, Cyan, Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % Best value | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B Best value | C |
| Repairability Class | D | D |
| Drop Test Count | 181 Best value | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| 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, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h 30 min | 48 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| 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 | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 422 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 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 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, 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 | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 449 € |
| Model numbers | XQ-FS54, XQFS54EUKCG.GC, XQFS54EUKCV.GC, XQFS54EUKCB.GC, PDX256 | XQ-FE72, XQ-FE54, XQZ-CBFE, xqfe54eukcl.gc, xqfe54eukcw.gc, xqfe54eukcb.gc |
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