Sony Xperia 1 II vs. Xperia 1: Specs and size comparison
Announced earlier this week as Sony's latest high-end smartphone, the Xperia 1 II (seen above) refines the design of its predecessor - Xperia 1 - and brings us plenty of hardware improvements.
While other Android phone makers continue to push the limits of all-screen designs, Sony is sticking with the same conservative (but still elegant) look that we know from last year's Xperia 1. Thus, there are no crazy notches or holes in Xperia 1 II's display, which is a 6.5-inch OLED panel with 1644 x 3840 pixels and a 21:9 aspect ratio.
Size-wise, the Xperia 1 II is pretty much on par with the Xperia 1, since it's got a similar screen. However, you may notice that the new phone is a tad thinner (7.9 mm vs. 8.1 mm).
Sony's newest high-end handset uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, unsurprisingly being more powerful than the original Xperia 1, which packs a Snapdragon 855 CPU. There's also more RAM onboard: 8 GB vs. 6 GB.
The main camera of the Xperia 1 II is a triple one that adds an iToF (indirect Time of Flight) sensor - according to Sony, this enhances autofocus capabilities, even in low light situations. The camera allows you to capture up to 20 photos per second, as well as to record slow-motion 2K video (120 fps).
Other significant upgrades over the Xperia 1 are related to the new smartphone's internal storage (256 GB vs. 128 GB) and battery (4000 mAh vs. 3330 mAh). Oh, and the Xperia 1 II has brought back the classic 3.5mm audio jack!
While the Sony Xperia 1 II features 5G connectivity, it unfortunately doesn't support US-specific 5G bands. In other words, from this point of view, the new Xperia brings no advantages to US customers.
Similar to the Xperia 1, the Xperia 1 II will be sold unlocked in the US. Sony has confirmed that the device will be compatible with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, and Cricket. The new phone is expected to start shipping in the coming months and could be priced at around $999 or less.
An extended specs comparison between the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 1 can be seen below.
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| Sony Xperia 1 II | Sony Xperia 1 |
Design
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| 6.54 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches 166 x 72 x 7.9 mm |
6.57 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches 167 x 72 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | |
| 6.38 oz (181.0 g) | 6.28 oz (178.0 g) |
| Materials | |
| Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) Frame: Aluminum | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) Frame: Aluminum |
| Resistance | |
| Water, Dust; IP65/68 | Water, Dust; IP65/68 |
| Biometrics | |
| Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Keys | |
| Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | |
| Black, Purple | Black, Gray, Purple, White |
Display
| Size | |
|---|---|
| 6.5-inch | 6.5-inch |
| Resolution | |
| 3840x1644px, 21:9 ratio, 643 PPI | 3840x1644px, 21:9 ratio, 643 PPI |
| Technology | |
| OLED | P-OLED |
| Screen-to-body | |
| 82.59 % | 82.22 % |
| Peak brightness | |
| 400 cd/m2 (nit) | |
| Features | |
| HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | |
|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 (7 nm) |
| Processor | |
| Octa-core Kryo 585 |
Octa-core Kryo 485 |
| GPU | |
| Adreno 650 | Adreno 640 |
| RAM | |
| 8GB (LPDDR5) | 6GB (LPDDR4) |
| Internal storage | |
| 256GB | 128GB |
| Storage expansion | |
| microSDXC up to 1000 GB | microSDXC up to 512 GB |
| OS | |
| Android (11, 10) | Android (10, 9.0 Pie) |
Battery
| Capacity | |
|---|---|
| 4000 mAh | 3330 mAh |
| Type | |
| Li - Polymer | |
| Charging | |
| USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging | USB Power Delivery |
Camera
| Rear | |
|---|---|
| Quad camera | Triple camera |
| Main camera | |
| 12 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/1.7" |
12 MP (OIS, Autofocus) Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2.6" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
| Second camera | |
| 12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 16 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 16 mm Sensor size: 1/3.4" Pixel size: 1 μm |
| Third camera | |
| 12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 70 mm Sensor size: 1/3.4" | 12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus) Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 52 mm Sensor size: 1/3.4" Pixel size: 1 μm |
| Fourth camera | |
| 0.3 MP VGA (ToF 3D depth sensing) | |
| Flash | |
| LED | LED |
| Video recording | |
| 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) OIS, HDR, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, EIS | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (24 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, EIS |
| Front | |
| 8 MP (EIS, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 8 MP (OIS, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | |
|---|---|
| 5.1 | 5.0 |
| WLAN | |
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| USB | |
| Type-C, USB 3.1 | Type-C, USB 3.1 |
| Location | |
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer, Step detector, Step counter | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer, Step detector, Step counter |
| Other | |
| NFC | NFC |
Multimedia
| Headphones | |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | |
| Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
| Features | |
| Dolby Atmos, aptX-HD | Dolby Atmos, aptX-HD |
Cellular
| 5G | |
|---|---|
| Bands n1, n3, n28, n77, n78, Sub-6 | |
| 4G (FDD) | |
| Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
| 4G (TDD) | |
| Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46 | Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46 |
| 3G | |
| Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) |
| Data Speed | |
| LTE-A Pro Cat 19 (1600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE-A Pro Cat 19 (1600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
| Dual SIM | |
| Yes | Yes |
| SIM type | |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | |
|---|---|
| Date approved: Oct 19, 2020 FCC ID value: PY7-65375K | |
| Measured SAR | |
| Head: 0.21 W/kg Body: 0.48 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 0.89 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.77 W/kg |
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Buyers information
| MSRP | |
|---|---|
| $ 950 | |
Availability
| Officially announced | |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2020 | Feb 25, 2019 |
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