Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII has better RAM than Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G. In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G has better resolution of 2520 x 1080 than Sony Xperia 1 VII which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 144990 | Rs. 75999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be May 15, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Sony Xperia 1 VII is Rs. 144990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 01, 2022. The cost of Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G is Rs. 75999.
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Sony Xperia 1 VII's 6.56 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G has display density of 449 PPI & Sony Xperia 1 VII has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Sony Xperia 1 VII has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.5% than Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G's ~ 83.2%. Sony Xperia 1 VII has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G has 21:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII's 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G's 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Sony Xperia 1 VII will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Xperia 1 VII | Xperia 5 IV |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 15, 2025 (Expected) | September 01, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 67 x 156 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 449 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | HDR BT.2020, Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | |
| Notch | No | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eSIM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3-ƒ/3.5 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Zeiss optics | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/2.9 (Wide Angle) Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |