Nokia X10 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

The Nokia X10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $309 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 35/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4470); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 435,710).

The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 by 36 points (71/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X10
Performance 38
Display 42
Camera 31
Battery 32
Portability 41
Value for money 12
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Performance 91
Display 80
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money 50
What makes Nokia X10 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $309 vs $1295

  • Overall rating 35/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4470 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X10 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 36 points higher (71/100 vs 35/100). 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nokia X10 — 12/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (58/100 vs 41/100).

Nokia X10: The Nokia X10 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 X10 Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 435710 2994112
Geekbench Single 689 3094
Geekbench Multi 1597 9293
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2340x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4470 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 197 g
Launch price $309 $1295
Camera comparison
Nokia X10
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • 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 X10
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X10
  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X10 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
35/100
435710 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +85.4%
2994112 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Nokia X10 by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X10
$309
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1295

Launch price difference: $986. Nokia X10 was $986 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (91/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (80/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (54/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (53/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (58/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X10 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 by 36 points (71/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia X10 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Nokia X10 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X10 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 X10 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

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

Should you choose the Nokia X10 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Nokia X10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.