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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

WINNER
Google Pixel 9 Pro
62.3Inno Score
VS
Sony Xperia 1 VII
62.1Inno Score
50.2Performance72.6
63.9Display50
71Camera63.5
54Battery49.1
94.7Features78.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro9 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 62.3 against 62.1 for Sony Xperia 1 VII. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 Pro edges ahead in features and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 64
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 300% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 12 MP

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 50
  • 94% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,129 vs 4,700
  • 54% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,003 vs 1,950
  • 42% higher Optical zoom: 7.1 x vs 5 x
  • 11% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 27 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Screen size6.3 ″6.5 ″+3%
Panel typeLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1280x28561080x2340
Pixel density495 ppi+25%396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+81%1,655 nits
Screen-to-body86.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu1,150,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 36%3,003+54%Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 40%9,129+94%Top 14%
Wild Life Extreme stability—64 %Bottom 28%
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.9
Ultra-wide48 MP48 MP
Telephoto48 MP+300%12 MP
Optical zoom5 x7.1 x+42%
Max video4K@60fps4K@120fps
Front camera42 MP+250%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Capacity4,700 mAh5,000 mAh+6%
Wired charging27 W30 W+11%
Wireless charging21 W+40%15 W
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Weight199 g197 g+1%
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP65/IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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