Nothing Phone (2) vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Nothing Phone (2) vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 4700mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (2)
$599
4categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
14categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2), outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (2) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.
Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (2) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $1399.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (2) vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,250,000 | 2,950,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4520 | 10100Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 52 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent pillowed glass back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 (upgradable to 15) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (2) | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $599Winner | $1,399 |
Nothing Phone (2)
Featuring a curved transparent glass back, 33 addressable Glyph LED zones, a 1-120Hz LTPO OLED display, and clean Nothing OS software, the Phone (2) brings distinct design individuality to the premium mid-range.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,700mAh
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 52MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh