Sony Xperia 1 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 66/100 vs 55/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 891,237).
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Better display (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 11 points higher (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | — | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Sony Xperia 1 by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.