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Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z1s 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
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1 VI, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Xperia Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z1s, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 396 ppi
- Weight
- 162 g
- against 192 g
Sony Xperia 1 VI, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 2 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/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against eMMC 4.5
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable | 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 | 15 h | — |
| Standby time | 620 h | — |
| Music playback time | 40 h | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Silver, Green, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 145.7 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 162 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 64 % | 86.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP58 | IP65, IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.6 mm | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,340,817 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 2,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 7,325 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 | 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 | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,731 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Shatterproof Glass, Touchscreen | 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 | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z1s | 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 Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.3 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B17 | 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/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 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, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, TV-out, DLNA | 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 | 0.72 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, A2DP | 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 |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia Z1s | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
