Between the Xperia 1 VII and Xperia 5 V, the Xperia 1 VII comes out ahead in ram / pixel density, while the Xperia 5 V wins on weight. Overall, the Xperia 1 VII scores 67.7 and the Xperia 5 V scores 63.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xperia 1 VII edges ahead on the Mars Score (67.7 vs 63.5), but the 4.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Xperia 1 VII if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, pixel density, antutu, among others.
Pick the Xperia 5 V if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VII wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 43.21% more. 643 ppi vs 449 ppi.
- ▲AnTuTu — 35.95% more. 2080000 vs 1530000.
- ▲Screen size — 6.56% more. 6.5 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 4 (vs 3).
Why Sony - Xperia 5 V wins
- ▲Weight — 10.00 g less. 182 vs 192.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VII | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 182 glead |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmlead | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VII | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.5 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 643 ppilead | 449 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1800 nitslead | 1300 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VII | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VII | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VII | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | true | true |
| microSD slot | true | true |
Operating System
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VII | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Xperia 1 VII or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has 0.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Xperia 1 VII or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V is 10g lighter — 192g vs 182g.
Is Xperia 1 VII waterproof?+
Xperia 1 VII has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 5 V support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 5 V supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Xperia 1 VII or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 1 VII offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Xperia 1 VII or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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