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Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia X Compact vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1 VII, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 9.0 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia X Compact, if you care about…
- Weight
- 135 g
- against 197 g
Sony Xperia 1 VII, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 3 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against eMMC 4.5
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 2,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,400 |
| Talk time | 14 h | — |
| Standby time | 750 h | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Blue | Green, Purple, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.5 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 65 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 129 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 135 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.6 % | 86.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | D |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 181 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 510 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,800,076 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 4x 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 and 2x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 cores. | 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,276 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Display
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 800 nits |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 4.6″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 319 ppi | 396 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,225 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR, LTPO, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display |
| 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 | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG | 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 Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.66 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.72 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.08 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.25 W/kg | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia X Compact | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
