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Google Pixel 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

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Google Pixel 7
VS
67 out 100
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Google Pixel 7
Sony Xperia 1 IV

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 7 Manufactured in October, 2022, with display 6.3 with chipsetGoogle Tensor G2, vs Sony Xperia 1 IV, Manufactured in June, 2022 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 7
    Reasons to choose Sony Xperia 1 IV
    • Larger display: 6.5in
    • Higher pixel density: 643ppi
    • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
    • Lighter design: 185g vs 197g
    • Higher battery capacity: 5000mAh vs 4355mAh
    • Supports DisplayPort
    • Supports Dolby Atmos

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB    		 - 12/256 GB
    - 12/512 GB
    - 16/512 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Google Pixel 7 and Sony Xperia 1 IV
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Google Pixel 7
    vs
    Sony Xperia 1 IV

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type AMOLED OLED
    Size 6.3 in 6.5 in
    Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 1644x3840 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 21:9
    Pixel density 416 ppi 643 ppi
    Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 450 nits 600 nits
    HDR support Yes HDR10+ Yes HDR10+
    Touch Sampling Rate n/a 240 Hz
    Screen-to-body ratio 84.2 % 84.2 %
    Features - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display    		 - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Google Pixel 7
    964 nits
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    644 nits
    sRGB gamut98.5 %99 %
    PWM (Flicker)360 Hz480 Hz
    Response time3 ms2 ms
    Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 7], [Sony Xperia 1 IV]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 155.6 mm (6.13 in) 165 mm (6.5 in)
    Width 73.2 mm (2.88 in) 71 mm (2.8 in)
    Thickness 8.7 mm (0.34 in) 8.2 mm (0.32 in)
    Weight 197 g (6.95 oz) 185 g (6.53 oz)
    Water resistance IP68 IP68
    Back panel Glass Glass
    Frame Metal Metal
    Colors - White
    - Black
    - Yellow    		 - White
    - Black
    - Purple
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Display Yes In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Google Pixel 7
    84.2 %
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    84.2 %

    Performance

    Testing Google Pixel 7 and Sony Xperia 1 IV In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
    Max Frequency 2850 MHz 3000 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 2 + 4) 8 (1 + 3 + 4)
    Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2.35 (Cortex-A78)
    - 2/2.85 (Cortex-X1)    		 - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A510)
    - 3/2.5 (Cortex-A710)
    - 1/3 (Cortex-X2)
    Process Samsung Samsung
    Transistor Size 5 nm 4 nm
    Neural Processor Next-gen Tensor Processing Unit Hexagon
    Graphics Mali-G710 MP7 Adreno 730
    GPU Cores 672 1024
    GPU Frequency 850 MHz 818 MHz
    FLOPS 1142.4 GFLOPS 1675.3 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Google Pixel 7
    1370
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    1466
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Google Pixel 7
    3202
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    3898
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)13701466
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)32023898
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Google Pixel 7]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Google Pixel 7
    936100
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    995685
    CPU256594270941
    GPU315697341298
    Memory168964175475
    UX194845207971
    NanoReview Score936100995685
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Google Pixel 7
    6523
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    6192
    Max Surface Temp.45.8 °C43.3 °C
    Stability71 %70 %
    Graphics Test39 fps37 fps
    Graphics Score65236192
    Sources: 3DMark [Google Pixel 7], [Sony Xperia 1 IV]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Google Pixel 7
    10701
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    12147
    Writing score1544816836
    Web score76068963
    Video editing62956103
    Data manipulation1036610724
    NanoReview Score1070112147

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 8 GB 12 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR5
    Memory Frequency 3200 MHz 2750 MHz
    Channels 4 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 128 GB
    - 256 GB    		- 256 GB
    - 512 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
    Memory CardNoMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 15) Android 12 (Upgradeable to Android 13)
    OS Size 14 GB 37 GB
    UI Skin Stock Android n/a

    Battery

    Volume 4355 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 20 W 30 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging Yes (20 W) Yes
    Reverse Charging Yes (Wireless) Yes
    Fast Charging Yes (48% in 30 min) Yes (47% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:40 h 1:42 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Google Pixel 7
    19:30
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    16:28
    Web Browsing07:58 h05:38 h
    Video Playback13:42 h10:08 h
    Games05:14 h04:39 h
    Standby Mode82 h85 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 12 MP
    Photo resolution 8192x6144 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
    Zoom Digital Optical, 5.2x
    Flash Dual LED Dual LED
    Stabilization Optical Optical
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 120 fps)
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 240 fps (1080p)
    Wide-angle lens 114 ° 124 °
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP    		 Standard: 12 MP
    Telephoto: 12 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP
    Depth: 0.3 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - RAW support    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - RAW support
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/1.9f/1.7
    Focal length25 mm24 mm
    SensorSamsung GN1Sony IMX557
    Sensor size1/1.311/1.7
    Pixel size1.2 μm1.8 μm
    AutofocusLaser autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
    StabilizationOpticalOptical
    Telephoto
    Matrixn/a12 MP
    Aperturen/af/2.3
    Focal lengthn/a85 mm
    Sensorn/aSony IMX650
    Sensor sizen/a1/3.5
    Pixel sizen/a1 μm
    Stabilizationn/aOptical
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix12 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
    Focal lengthn/a16 mm
    SensorSony IMX381Sony IMX563
    Sensor size1/2.91/2.55
    Pixel size1.25 μm1.4 μm
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Main camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Google Pixel 7
    145
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    118
    Video quality
    Google Pixel 7
    143
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    112
    Overall camera score
    Google Pixel 7
    140
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    118
    Bokeh7055
    Preview7259
    Zoom106116
    Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 7], [Sony Xperia 1 IV]

    Front camera

    Matrix 108 MP 12 MP
    Photo resolution 3648x2736 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.0
    Focal length 21 mm 20 mm
    Sensor Samsung S5K3J1 Sony IMX663
    Sensor size 1/3.1 1/2.9
    Pixel size 1.22 μm 1 μm
    Autofocus No Phase autofocus
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 60 fps 2160p (4K) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No
    Selfie camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Google Pixel 7
    134
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    n/a
    Video quality
    Google Pixel 7
    144
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    n/a

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.2 5.2
    Bluetooth features LE LE, A2DP
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 3.2 3.2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort n/a Yes
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* Yes Yes
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*12
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM Moden/aDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *YesYes
    Hybrid SlotNoYes
    2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHzGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
    3G BandsUMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19HSDPA 2100 (Band 1), 1900 (Band 2), 1700 (Band 4), 850 (Band 5), 800 (Band 6), 900 (Band 8), 800 (Band 19)
    LTE Bands*LTE (B/B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B46/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B32/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B46/B48/B66/B71)
    LTE category2020
    5G SupportYesYes

    Sound

    Speakers Stereo Stereo
    3.5 mm Jack No Yes
    FM Radio No No
    Dolby Atmos No Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Google Pixel 7
    88.3 dB
    Sony Xperia 1 IV
    86.7 dB

    Other

    Class Flagship Flagship
    Announced October, 2022 yr May, 2022 yr
    Release Date October, 2022 yr June, 2022 yr
    Launch Price ($) 599 1599
    Sensors - Barometer
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Barometer
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included No No
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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