Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 52MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs…
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
4categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
16categories won
2 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Sony Xperia 1 VII, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VII wins photography with 52MP main imaging and 3.5x dedicated optical zoom.
16 Ultra wins on budget and value at $1299 compared to $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.
Xperia 1 VII vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 529 ppi | 521 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,950,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 10100 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 52 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 3.5xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65/IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Xperia 1 VII | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Launch price | $1,399 | $1,299Winner |
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
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh