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Philips S7221 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Philips S7221 5G
42Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
59Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
65.7Display65.7
32.3Camera48.4
45.4Battery49.1
46.7Features70.7
4 spec wins — Philips S7221 5G3 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and features (+24). 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

  • 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 VIII

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 48 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 45
  • Stronger features score: 71 vs 47
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB

Display

Display comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size6.67 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO OLED
Resolution720x16001080x2340
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VIII
ChipsetUnisoc T765Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB, 256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Storage type—UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VIII
Main camera64 MP+33%48 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9
Ultra-wide—48 MP
Telephoto—48 MP
Optical zoom—2.9 x
Front camera16 MP+33%12 MP

Battery

Battery comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VIII
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 VIII
SpecPhilips S7221 5GSony Xperia 1 VIII
Weight—200 g
Thickness—8.3 mm
IP ratingIP64IP65/IP68

Connectivity

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

Software

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

Audio

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

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