Sony Xperia 1 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Both devices score the same overall rating of 55/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is faster in AnTuTu (895,533 vs 891,237).

Both devices scored the same rating of 55/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 55
Display 100
Camera
Battery 12
Portability 70
Value for money
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 56
Display 82
Camera 35
Battery 53
Portability 76
Value for money 42
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?

  • Better display (100/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 895533 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 168g vs 178g

  • Higher performance (56/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

The Sony Xperia 1 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII received the same MobileRank rating — 55/100. In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Sony Xperia 1 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).

Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 891237 895533
Geekbench Single 968 1015
Geekbench Multi 2731 2920
Display 6.5" OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1644x3840 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3330 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 15
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 168 g
Launch price $449
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
55/100
891237 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
55/100 +0.5%
895533 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 10 VII leads Sony Xperia 1 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Sony Xperia 1 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (100/100 vs 82/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (53/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

Both devices scored 55/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 10 VII.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.