Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia 1 VII
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Better display
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Lighter body
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | — |
| PPI | 396 | 344 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Shatter proof glass |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 | 68.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking | HDR |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2, 16mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 3050 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 120 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 790 h (2G) / Up to 820 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 30 | — |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162 | 179.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| Weight (g) | 197 | 212 |
| Width (mm) | 74 | 92.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, May 13 | 2013, June. Released 2013, July |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, June 04 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 - all versions |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Europe | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17 - C6806 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia 1 VII and Sony Xperia Z Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia 1 VII packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia 1 VII reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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