Google Pixel 4 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Google Pixel 4 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 15/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2800); the main camera is 2 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 862,803); the Google Pixel 4 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 197g).
Google Pixel 4
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Lighter: 162g vs 197g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 862803
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2800 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 44 points higher (59/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 4 leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (48/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 4 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 862803 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 9293 | |
| Display | 5.7" P-OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×68.8×8.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 197 g | |
| Price | — | $1295 |
Google Pixel 4
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Google Pixel 4
- 5.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4
- 2800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Google Pixel 4 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Google Pixel 4 by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 4
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (68/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (48/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (97/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 4 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 by 44 points (59/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Google Pixel 4 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Google Pixel 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.