Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 83.2 | 82.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 14 | Android 11, 10 |
| -- | 2020-08-20 |
| -- | 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches |
| -- | 5.04 ounces |
| Black | Just black |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 349.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.9 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 3840 x 1644 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 605 pixels per inch | 444 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset |
| processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 750 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 6.21 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 18.62 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.71 inches (1/1.4") 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, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.8 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| 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
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is just a bit better than the Google Pixel 4a, getting a global score of 83.2 against 82.9. Both phones in this comparison review include Android OS, but Sony Xperia 1 VI has 14 version and Google Pixel 4a has Android 11, so it provides some additional features and performance tweaks. The Sony Xperia 1 VI design is a lot thinner and much lighter than Google Pixel 4a.
Google Pixel 4a counts with a much better performing processor than Sony Xperia 1 VI, although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, they both have 8 cores. The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a little bit better screen than Google Pixel 4a, because it has a bigger screen, a much higher resolution of 1644 x 3840 and a higher pixels density.
Xperia 1 VI features a much bigger memory for games and applications than Google Pixel 4a, because it has 256 GB internal storage capacity and a slot for an SD memory card that admits up to 1 TB. Xperia 1 VI shoots a lot better photographs and videos than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not good for low light captures, and they both have the same video definition, the Xperia 1 VI also counts with a way larger back-facing camera sensor providing a way better image quality, a back facing camera with a much higher resolution and higher 120 fps video frame rate.
The Xperia 1 VI counts with a superior battery performance than Google Pixel 4a, because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.