Google Pixel 11 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
46.7Performance72.6
60.8Display50
51.2Camera63.5
50.7Battery49.1
94.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 119 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VII wins this phone face-off, 62.1 to 56, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and camera (+12). Google Pixel 11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 11
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 81% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,655 nits
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 67% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 15 W
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 51
- 269% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
- 42% higher Optical zoom: 7.1 x vs 5 x
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.5 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+7% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+81% | 1,655 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,003Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,129Top 14% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 64 %Bottom 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | 11 MP | 12 MP+11% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 7.1 x+42% |
| Max video | — | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,985 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |