Between the Pixel 10 and Xperia 1 VII, the Pixel 10 comes out ahead in main camera and promised os updates, while the Xperia 1 VII wins on pixel density and antutu. Overall, the Pixel 10 scores 64.5 and the Xperia 1 VII scores 67.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xperia 1 VII edges ahead on the Mars Score (64.5 vs 67.7), but the 3.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pixel 10 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are main camera, promised os updates.
Pick the Xperia 1 VII if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are pixel density, antutu, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Google - Pixel 10 wins
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VII wins
- ▲Pixel density — 52.37% more. 643 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲AnTuTu — 31.65% more. 2080000 vs 1580000.
- ▲Front camera — 14.29% more. 12 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 11.11% more. 30 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 6.38% more. 5000 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 3.17% more. 6.5 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Weight — 2.00 g less. 192 vs 194.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.3 " | 6.5 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 422 ppi | 643 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nitslead | 1800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 12 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 10 or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has 6.4% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 10 or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII is 2g lighter — 194g vs 192g.
Is Pixel 10 waterproof?+
Pixel 10 has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 1 VII support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 1 VII supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 10 or Xperia 1 VII?+
Pixel 10 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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