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Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium 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 Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 9.0 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 806 ppi
- against 396 ppi
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 197 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 2,160 px
- against 1,080 px
Sony Xperia 1 VII, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,430 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against eMMC 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 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 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) | 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,276 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Black, Gold, Pink | Green, Purple, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 154.4 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 180 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.4 % | 86.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 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 | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 3,430 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 | — | 43 h 30 min |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,400 |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,160 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,840 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 806 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 966 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, IPS LCD, 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 | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 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 Z5 Premium | 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | 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 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 | 0.43 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.81 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.47 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.47 W/kg | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
