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Google Pixel 7a vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
Product A: Google
90 of 162 known
Product B: Sony
92 of 162 known
Change Sony Xperia 1 IV
81 of 154 fields differ
- 50 different values
- 31 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 51 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Security support period (claimed)A: 5yearsB: 3yearsGoogle is 2 years higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 1,443pointsB: 1,237pointsGoogle is 206 points higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGoogle: 72.9 × 152 mm
- BSony: 71 × 165 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
8 of 11 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
Google Pixel 8a9Reviewgsmarena.com/google_announces_pixel_8a_starts_at_499-news-62761.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's Pixel 8a announcement calls the Pixel 7a the predecessor of the Pixel 8a.10Reviewtechradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-8a-vs-google-pixel-7aRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Pixel 8a a replacement for the outgoing Pixel 7a.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
Security updates until
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Body
9 of 16 differ
Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
Not available
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Display
10 of 24 differ
Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
431.4ppi
642.6ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Not available
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
Not available
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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Always-on display
Front camera cutout
Not available
Cover screen size
Not available
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AGoogle Pixel 7a
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | ARM Cortex-X1 | 2.85 |
| 2 | ARM Cortex-A78 | 2.35 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
BSony Xperia 1 IV
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X2 | 3 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A710 | 2.5 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A510 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
2.85GHz
3GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
LPDDR51Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 20268 GB LPDDR5 RAM.
Not available
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
Rear cameras
9 of 14 differ
Physical rear cameras
AGoogle Pixel 7a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 64 | 1.89 | 26 | 1/1.73" | 0.8 | Quad PD | Yes | 80° |
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | Not available | Not available | 1.12 | Not available | Not available | 120° |
BSony Xperia 1 IV
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.7 | 24 | 1/1.7 inch | 1.8 | Dual Pixel PDAF | Yes | Not available | 82° |
| Periscope telephoto | 12 | 2.3 | Not available | 1/3.5 inch | 1 | PDAF | Yes | 5.2× | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.2 | 16 | 1/2.5 inch | 1.4 | Dual Pixel PDAF | Not available | Not available | 124° |
Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Three physical photographic lenses. 3D iToF is depth ranging and does not add a photographic camera row. Continuous telephoto 85-125 mm, f/2.3 at 85 mm and f/2.8 at 125 mm, FOV 28-20 degrees. Scalar focal length/FOV omitted rather than present variable lens as fixed at an arbitrary endpoint. Widest aperture stored under field help. Maker footnote confirms OIS only main 24 mm and tele 85-125 mm. Exmor RS is not an exact sensor part number.5Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_iv-review-2419p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original camera chapter native main 1.8, tele 1.0 and ultrawide 1.4 micrometre pitch. Main/ultra Dual Pixel AF, tele PDAF chapter overrides introductory tele Dual Pixel claim. Primary maker ultra 1/2.5 optical format retained over review 1/2.55. Tele 3.5-5.2x physical continuous zoom, claimed maximum 5.2 stored, variable focal/FOV scalar omitted. App-reported tele IMX650 identity questionable for 12 MP sensor, so no exact sensor part IDs retained.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
64MP
12MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
5.2×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Not available
Flash
Not available
Not available
Camera features
Night Sight, Long Exposure, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Lens correction, Fast camera launcher1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"Lens correction", "Fast camera launcher". Other entries are from the launch post.
Photography Pro, ZEISS T* coating, Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, 3D iToF, RGB-IR sensor, AI Super Resolution Zoom1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 7a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
BSony Xperia 1 IV
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
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Log recording
Not available
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Video recording codecs
HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
AGoogle Pixel 7a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | 20 | 1.12 | Fixed | 95° |
BSony Xperia 1 IV
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2 | 1/2.9 inch | Fixed | 83° |
Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original maker optical format, aperture, resolution and FOV retained. Published review front 1.0 micrometre pitch and exact part identity remain uncertain, so not stored.5Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_iv-review-2419p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original expressly fixed focus at infinity. Uncertain native pitch and 20 mm equivalent not assigned without corroboration.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 7a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
BSony Xperia 1 IV
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Front autofocus
No
No
Audio
2 of 4 differ
Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Not available
Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Hi-Resolution Audio, Dynamic Vibration System1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
Network
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Network
GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G.
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026GSM/EDGE quad-band on every model.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
4G bands
Not available
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B46, B661Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
Not available
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n781Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
Not available
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Maximum modem download rate
Not available
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Satellite
Not available
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Wi-Fi calling
Not available
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026US: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS. Rest of the world adds BeiDou. India adds BeiDou and NavIC. The list holds the signals every region has.
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
Not available
IR blaster
Not available
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FM radio
Not available
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Not available
Extra buttons
Not available
Haptic motor
Not available
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Battery and charging
6 of 17 differ
Rated battery capacity
4,300mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Minimum 4300 mAh.
Not available
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Rated battery energy
Not available
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Battery type
Not available
Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel 7a
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 24 |
BSony Xperia 1 IV
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Not available
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Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
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Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
Not available
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SAR head (EU)
Not available
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SAR body (EU)
Not available
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Hearing aid compatibility
In the box
1 of 1 differ
In the box
1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Support Card, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
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Links
Not compared
Product page
Not available
www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original exact UK 256 GB technical specifications fully opened and read in ordinary native Chrome, including expanded footnotes. Text-engine initial open succeeded, later reopens timed out and ordinary shell returned access denial. No denial bypass or protected retrieval used. This is hardware information, not current stock.
Spec sheet
Not available
www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-iv-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original full maker technical sheet and original 217-page full Help Guide read. Standalone original technical PDF not found in bounded maker/support/press search.
Manual
Not available
helpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdf2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 217-page full Help Guide expressly XQ-CT54/XQ-CT62/XQ-CT72. Only European CT54 retained. No exact numeric EU SAR document found and no pre-2025 EPREL record assumed.
EPREL registration number
Not available
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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