Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
50.9Performance77.3
65.3Display50
71Camera63.5
59.3Battery49.1
94.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL6 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 63.8 against 63.6 for Sony Xperia 1 VII. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL edges ahead in features and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 64
- Stronger battery score: 59 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: 77 vs 51
- 93% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,129 vs 4,741
- 54% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,003 vs 1,950
- 42% higher Optical zoom: 7.1 x vs 5 x
- 11% lower weight: 197 g vs 221 g
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+5% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+23% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+81% | 1,655 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950Top 41% | 3,003+54%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,741Top 44% | 9,129+93%Top 15% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 64 %Bottom 31% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 7.1 x+42% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+23% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 197 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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