Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 V
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 V, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $206 | $1,198 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 52 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 212 g | 187 g |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Jul 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7 Pro is ahead on our rating, screen size. Sony Xperia 1 V is ahead on wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia 1 V is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 7 Pro is the cheaper option.
Display
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 643 ppi |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) | 4K HDR (3840 x 1644 pixels), 21:9 aspect ratio |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (rear) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Internal_Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card_Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC, up to 1TB |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.85, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | 48 MP (effective 52 MP, 12 MP still images), f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35" Exmor T for mobile sensor, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5" Exmor RS for mobile sensor, Dual Pixel PDAF; 12 MP, f/2.3-2.8, 85mm-125mm (telephoto), 1/3.5" Exmor RS for mobile sensor, Dual Pixel PDAF, 3.5x-5.2x continuous optical zoom, OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | ZEISS optics, ZEISS T* coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye AF, real-time tracking, Photography Pro, Videography Pro, Cinematography Pro |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9" Exmor RS for mobile sensor |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR, hand gesture, display flash |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
| Wireless_Charging | 23W wireless (Pixel Stand 2), 12W Qi wireless | — |
| Reverse_Wireless_Charging | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless, reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches) | 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 212 g (7.48 oz) | 187g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| IP_Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | — | IPX5/IPX8 water resistant, IP6X dust proof |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, October 06 | 2023, May 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 13 | Available. Released 2023, July 28 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 (with support until 2027) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Sony Xperia 1 V?
Sony Xperia 1 V — 212 g for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus 187 g for the Sony Xperia 1 V.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Sony Xperia 1 V?
Sony Xperia 1 V — Oct 2022 for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Jul 2023 for the Sony Xperia 1 V.
Is the Google Pixel 7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 V rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7 Pro 9/10 and the Sony Xperia 1 V 8/10.