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Philips S7221 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Philips S7221 5G
42Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VII
62.1Inno Score
28.9Performance72.6
65.7Display50
32.3Camera63.5
45.4Battery49.1
46.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Philips S7221 5G3 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII wins this phone face-off, 62.1 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and features (+32). Philips S7221 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Philips S7221 5G

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 50
  • 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
  • 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
  • 14% higher capacity: 5,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 45
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB

Display

Display comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
Screen size6.67 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO OLED
Resolution720x16001080x2340
Pixel density—396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,655 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
ChipsetUnisoc T765Snapdragon 8 Elite
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,003Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—9,129Top 14%
Wild Life Extreme stability—64 %Bottom 28%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB, 256GB256GB/512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
Main camera64 MP+33%48 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9
Ultra-wide—48 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—7.1 x
Max video—4K@120fps
Front camera16 MP+33%12 MP
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
Capacity5,700 mAh+14%5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W30 W+67%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
Weight—197 g
Thickness—8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP65/IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0
NFC—Yes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 15
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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