Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII share the same PhoneRanked score of 8.2. The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads in battery and software support, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII is ahead in performance. The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the newer phone, announced Aug 20, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Aug 20, 2025 vs May 13, 2025
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
- Higher-resolution video 8K@30 vs 4K@120
- Higher screen resolution 1280 × 2856 px vs 1080 × 2340 px
- Sharper display 495 ppi vs 396 ppi
Why choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,870 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.5 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Longer optical zoom 7.1× vs 5×
- Lighter 197 g vs 207 g
- Thinner 8.2 mm vs 8.6 mm
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
PhoneRanked scores
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Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Overall
8.2
8.2
Display
8.6
8.5
Performance
7.4
8.5
Camera
8.6
8.5
Battery
5.5
4.7
Design
8.5
8.5
Software support
9.2
7.4
Value for money
5.1
6.0 est.
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Size
6.3 inches
6.5 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED
Resolution
1280 × 2856 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
495 ppi
396 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,300 nits
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Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
3.78 GHz
4.32 GHz
GPU
PowerVR D-Series DXT-48-1536
Adreno 830
Geekbench 6 single-core
2,240
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
5,870
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RAM
16 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
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microSD slot
✕ No
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3"
48 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.35"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
48 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical, periscope
12 MP, 7.1× optical
Optical zoom
5×
7.1×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
4K@120
Front camera
42 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
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Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Capacity
4,870 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
30 W
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Wireless charging
15 W
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Reverse wireless
✕ No
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Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm
162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Thickness
8.6 mm
8.2 mm
Weight
207 g
197 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
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Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
eSIM only
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Colors
Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian
Slate Black, Moss Green, Orchid Purple
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 15
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
6 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 10 ProSony Xperia 1 VII
Announced
Aug 20, 2025
May 13, 2025
Released
Aug 28, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$999
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