Nokia G50 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 43/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 220g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 28 points (71/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G50
Performance 38
Display 55
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 39
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Performance 91
Display 80
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money 50
What makes Nokia G50 better?

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 1597
  • Lighter: 197g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 28 points higher (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (58/100 vs 39/100).

Nokia G50: The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G50 Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 435710 2994112
Geekbench Single 689 3094
Geekbench Multi 1597 9293
Display 6.8" LCD IPS 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 15
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 220 g 197 g
Launch price $1295
Camera comparison
Nokia G50
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G50
  • 6.8" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G50 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
43/100
435710 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +85.4%
2994112 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Nokia G50 by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G50
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1295
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (91/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (80/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (54/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (58/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 28 points (71/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G50 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.