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| Global Score | |
| 82.7 | 78.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 13 | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2023-05-11 | 2019-05-07 |
| 6.50 x 2.80 x 0.33 inches | 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.60 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Black, Khaki Green and Platinum Silver | Black, Purple and White |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 167.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6 inches |
| 3840 x 1644 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 643 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 740 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 6.21 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 13.3 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.74 inches (1/1.35") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 12.43 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.8 | 5.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia 1 V has a global score of 82.7, which is a little bit better than the Google Pixel 3a XL's 78.9 overall score. The Xperia 1 V construction is much newer than Google Pixel 3a XL's, but it's heavier and just a little bit thicker. Both devices in this comparison include Android OS, but Xperia 1 V has 13 version while Google Pixel 3a XL has Android 11, so it provides the user a couple additional features.
Google Pixel 3a XL counts with a much powerful processor than Sony Xperia 1 V, although it has 8 GB lesser RAM memory, they both have 8 CPU cores. Xperia 1 V features a bit more vivid display than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a much better resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels, a much greater display pixel density and a bit bigger display.
Sony Xperia 1 V features a greater camera than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not so good for low-light captures and videos, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Sony Xperia 1 V also counts with a camera in the back with a much higher 48 megapixels resolution, a way bigger sensor providing a way higher image quality and higher video frame rate.
Sony Xperia 1 V counts with a way bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has 192 GB more internal storage capacity. The Sony Xperia 1 V has improved battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a 35% greater battery capacity.
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