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Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Sony Xperia 10 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 10 VII, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 7.8 |
| Battery & charging | 1.1 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, if you care about…
- Weight
- 137 g
- against 168 g
Sony Xperia 10 VII, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against eMMC 4.5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 600,667 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 865 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Lime | White, Cyan, Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.5 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 64.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 127 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 137 g Best value | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 61.8 % | 82.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP58 | IP65, IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | D |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 90 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 2,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | 48 h |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,400 |
| Talk time | 18 h | — |
| Standby time | 670 h | — |
| Music playback time | 94 h | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 4.3″ | 6.1″ 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 | 342 ppi | 422 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,819 :1 | — |
| Display Features | X-Reality Engine, Shatterproof Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel |
| 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 Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.3 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.3 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-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 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 B20 | 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, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, TV-out, DLNA | 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 | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.43 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.74 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.73 W/kg | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | 449 € |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia Z1 Compact | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
