Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Sony Xperia 1 VII, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 192 g | 197 g |
| Released | May 2024 | Jun 2025 |
Summary: Sony Xperia 1 VI is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia 1 VII is ahead on ram (max).
Display
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020, 1000 nits (HBM) | OLED, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+), 19.5:9 aspect ratio |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16 | Android 15 (upgradable to Android 16, up to 4 major OS updates, 6 years security patches) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 830 |
Memory
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC, expandable up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0) |
Main Camera
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF; 12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", Dual Pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS | 48 MP (wide, f/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.35", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS), 12 MP (telephoto, f/2.3, 85mm & f/3.5, 170mm, 1/3.5", Dual Pixel PDAF, 3.5x/7.1x optical zoom, OIS), 48 MP (ultrawide, f/2.0, 104˚, 16mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking | Zeiss optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking, object tracking |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9" | 12 MP |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60/120fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Wireless, Reverse wireless | 30W wired fast charging (USB PD 3.1), 15W wireless charging (Qi), reverse wireless charging |
Body
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in) | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 197 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) / Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) | — |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD | 5.4 (or latest Bluetooth technology) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, May 15 | 2025, May 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, June 06 (UK) | Available. Released 2025, June 04 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Sony Xperia 1 VI or Sony Xperia 1 VII?
Sony Xperia 1 VII — 12 GB for the Sony Xperia 1 VI versus 16 GB for the Sony Xperia 1 VII.
Which is lighter, Sony Xperia 1 VI or Sony Xperia 1 VII?
Sony Xperia 1 VI — 192 g for the Sony Xperia 1 VI versus 197 g for the Sony Xperia 1 VII.
Which is newer, Sony Xperia 1 VI or Sony Xperia 1 VII?
Sony Xperia 1 VII — May 2024 for the Sony Xperia 1 VI versus Jun 2025 for the Sony Xperia 1 VII.
Is the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Sony Xperia 1 VII rated higher?
We rate the Sony Xperia 1 VI 8/10 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII 7/10.