| Name | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia 1 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $1699 | $1599.99 |
| Released | Jun 2025 | June 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Android 15 | Android 12 |
| Latest OS update? | - | Android 14 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | OLED | OLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2340×1080 | 3840×1644 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 396 PPI | 643 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | HDR | HDR |
| Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 730 |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 4.32 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 12 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 256 | 512 | 256 | 512 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ✔ shared (SIM2) | ✔ shared (SIM2) |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 48 MP | 12 MP |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 7.1× | 5.2× |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 24/30/60/120 fps | 24/25/30/60/120 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30/60/120 fps | 30/60/120 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 12 MP wide |
| Secondary | ❌ | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 30/60 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 30/60 fps | 30/60 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ✔ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging? | 15 Watt | ? Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back material | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Above screen | Above screen |
| Fingerprint sensor? | Side-mounted | Side-mounted |
| Special design features? | Shutter button | Shutter button, Notification LED |
| Color options: | Black, purple, green | Black, white, purple |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.20×7.40×0.82 | 16.50×7.10×0.82 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.38×2.91×0.32 | 6.50×2.80×0.32 |
| Weight (gram): | 197 | 185 |
| Weight (oz): | 6.95 | 6.53 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | ❌ | ❌ |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | XQ-FS54 | XQ-CT54, XQ-CT62, XQ-CT72, SO-51C, SOG06, A201SO |
| User guide / manual | Web manual | Web manual |
| Official site link: | Sony.co.uk | Sony.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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