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Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia SX SO-05D vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia SX SO-05D, if you care about…
- Weight
- 95 g
- against 192 g
Sony Xperia 1 VI, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 1,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 1 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 225 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,340,817 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 2,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 7,325 |
| CPU Description | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, and 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Processor Type | Dual-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,731 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Orange | Black, Silver, Green, Red |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 54 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 115 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 95 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 60.8 % | 86.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 30 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 6 h | — |
| Standby time | 360 h | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LCD | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 3.7″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 540 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 960 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 298 ppi | 396 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 4G LTE B1 | 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, 3G UMTS B21, 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 B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | 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 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 3.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, TV-out | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, eSIM |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.51 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.97 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, A2DP, LE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia SX SO-05D | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Audio/video player, MP3 player, Document viewer, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input | — |
