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Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z vs Sony Xperia 1 V
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 V, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 3.1 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 1.2 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z, if you care about…
- Weight
- 146 g
- against 187 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Sony Xperia 1 V, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,330 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against TFT LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,753,055 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 2,027 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 at 3.2 GHz, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at about 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | Black, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Body Height | 139 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 146 g Best value | 187 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.8 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP57 | IP65, IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,330 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 14 h | — |
| Standby time | 550 h | — |
| Music playback time | 40 h | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,644 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 3,840 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 643 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 705 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Shatterproof Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
| 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 Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.1 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.1 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Micro-SIM, Single 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6E 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 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Charging | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 100 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, EDR, HID Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
