Phones / Compare

Google Pixel 8a vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

A

Product A: Google

Pixel 8a

99 of 162 known

Change Google Pixel 8a

Compare the Sony Xperia 1 VI with

Search phones

B

Product B: Sony

Xperia 1 VI

93 of 162 known

Change Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare the Google Pixel 8a with

Search phones

All 162 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

Only differences

AGoogle Pixel 8a

BSony Xperia 1 VI

General

8 of 11 differ

Series

Pixel 81Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Xperia 11Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

G6GPR1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact ROW G6GPR in retained maker Network table. NA/US mmWave and Japan models are excluded.

XQ-EC542Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

Not available

Not available

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 May 20244Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-8a-launchRead 5 October 2026Dated maker May 7 announcement.

15 May 20243Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-latest-premium-smartphone-xperia-1-viRead 5 October 2026

Status

Not available

Not available

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Google Pixel 7a8Reviewgsmarena.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.9Reviewtechradar.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.

Sony Xperia 1 V11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-and-Xperia-10-VI-officially-confirmed-for-May-15-launch.834668.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Xperia 1 VI the successor to the Xperia 1 V.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Google Pixel 9a10Reviewgsmarena.com/google_announces_pixel_9a_with_tensor_g4-news-67027.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's Pixel 9a announcement calls the Pixel 8a the predecessor of the Pixel 9a.

Sony Xperia 1 VII12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-now-official-before-WH-1000XM6-release-with-upgraded-cameras-and-Walkman-audio-components.1014650.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Xperia 1 VII a direct replacement for last year's Xperia 1 VI.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€5496Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/google-pixel-8a-ankuendigungRead 5 October 2026Dated German maker release 549 EUR starting 128 GB consumer price including VAT. Later discounts are excluded.

Not available

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026UK/EU reference G6GPR, matching regulatory guide and exact EPREL fiche. India Wi-Fi 6 is not a safe variant of this Wi-Fi 6E base.

GB, EU3Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-latest-premium-smartphone-xperia-1-viRead 5 October 2026Maker UK launch release explicitly offers UK and euro-market purchase, independently supported by original Sony Austria review unit and exact European XQ-EC54 manual identity. Page language alone is not used.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Black3Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-latest-premium-smartphone-xperia-1-viRead 5 October 2026Only Black reference is represented. Scarlet and other regional configurations excluded.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Bar2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

7years1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker 7 years from first US Google Store availability. Not Android generation counts.

Not available

Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

7years1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Same launch-based 7 years, not a regulatory end-of-sale minimum.

4years1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Maker four-year security promise. Starting basis is not stated in this specification. Exact published end date retained separately. Three Android upgrades are not converted to years.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

Not available

1 April 20287Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00304000Read 5 October 2026Exact XQ-EC54 published end date, not calculated from a rounded year promise.

Body

9 of 16 differ

HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

152.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker 152.1 mm takes precedence over review 152.2 mm.

162mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

72.7mm1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

74mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

8.2mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Published body thickness. Camera protrusion thickness is not specified.

Thickness with camera bump

Not available

Not available

Folded dimensions

Not available

Not available

WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

189g(6.7 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker 189 g takes precedence over review 188 g sample.

192g(6.8 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker materials expressly matte aluminium frame.

Not available

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Plastic7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Case explicitly plastic back, corroborating maker matte composite/recycled-plastic description without guessing glass.

Glass1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer identifies Gorilla Glass Victus on the rear.

Dust and water rating

IP671Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

IPX5, IPX8, IP6X1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

Not available

Not available

Water resistance time

Not available

Not available

MIL-STD-810

Not available

Not available

SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026One physical nano-SIM plus eSIM support. Active eSIM maximum unproved, not stored-profile capacity.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 22: XQ-EC54 has one nano-SIM and one active eSIM plus separate microSD. Two active eSIMs from later VII/VIII are not inherited.

Stylus

Not available

Not available

Stylus name

Not available

Not available

Display

12 of 24 differ

Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.1in(15.5 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker 6.1-inch full rectangular diagonal. Actual viewable area smaller.

6.5in(16.5 cm)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2400px1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

431.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

396.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

20:91Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

19.5:91Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

LTPO OLED9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original exact-device Display section explicitly says LTPO OLED and adaptive 1-120 Hz. LTPO is not inferred merely from variability.

Display type (as published)

Actua display1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact maker Actua display name. Generic OLED technology, not LTPO inferred from refresh.

FHD+ HDR OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

Not available

1Hz9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

Not available

240Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

Not available

Not available

Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

Not available

Not available

Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

Not available

Not available

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

2,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker 2000 nits peak at 5% on-pixel ratio. Separate 1400 nits HDR at 100% is not typical SDR or outdoor brightness.

Not available

Minimum brightness

Not available

Not available

Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

8bits1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Full 24-bit RGB means 8 bits per channel. Native-versus-dithered unknown.

10bits1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Published 10-bit tonal gradation. Native versus dithered panel depth is not specified. Maker DCI-P3 100% has no explicit coverage-versus-volume or coordinate basis in checked text and is not represented as numeric coverage.

DCI-P3 coverage

Not available

Not available

HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

HLG, HDR10+, HDR107Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display expressly supports HLG/HDR10+/HDR10 playback. Not recorded HDR or generic file/container formats.

HDR10, HLG9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original display section explicitly names HDR10 and HLG playback. Recording formats are distinct.

PWM dimming frequency

Not available

Not available

Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly always-on with At a Glance and Now Playing.

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging chapter explicitly allows date, time, battery and notifications when screen off via Always show time and info.

Front camera cutout

Not available

None2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original front hardware diagram places front camera above display in the bezel.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

Not available

Not available

Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

Not available

Not available

Cover screen refresh rate

Not available

Not available

Cover screen type

Not available

Not available

Platform

7 of 10 differ

OS at launch

Android 141Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker Operating system explicitly launched with Android 14. No latest stable OS is inferred.

Android 141Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Software

Not available

Not available

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

Not available

Android 166Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/articles/SX243901Read 5 October 2026Current stable-version overview expressly lists Android 16 for Xperia 1 VI. Region and carrier rollout varies.

Chipset

Google Tensor G31Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Process

Not available

4nm10Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/87-71408-1_REV_D_Snapdragon_8_gen_3_Mobile_Platform_Product_Brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026Chip maker original product brief explicitly states 4 nm for exact Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Generic support for faster USB, memory or charging does not prove handset implementation.

CPU cores

97Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

89Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AGoogle Pixel 8a

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	ARM Cortex-X3	2.9
4	ARM Cortex-A715	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A510	1.7

Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact German 8 GB/128 GB review 9-core 1+4+4 configuration, with published rounded 2.9/2.4/1.7 GHz clocks. No unproved more precise clocks.

BSony Xperia 1 VI

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	ARM Cortex-X4	3.3
3	ARM Cortex-A720	3.2
2	ARM Cortex-A720	3
2	ARM Cortex-A520	2.3

Source9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual-device table explicitly gives 1+3+2+2 Cortex-X4/A720/A720/A520 with rounded 3.3/3.2/3.0/2.3 GHz. Faster Galaxy edition excluded.

Max CPU clock

2.9GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

3.3GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

ARM Mali-G715 MP77Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Adreno 7509Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

NPU performance

Not available

Not available

Memory

5 of 6 differ

RAM

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

12GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Only the European 12 GB physical RAM reference is represented. Other configurations and virtual memory are excluded.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker exact installed 8 GB LPDDR5X. Review generic LPDDR5 wording differs, maker retained.

LPDDR5X9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original August 2024 Sony Austria test unit: 12 GB LPDDR5X, nominal 256 GB UFS 4.0, Android 14. European bands and single physical SIM/eSIM match XQ-EC54. No other-capacity or regional measurements inherited.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

256GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Only nominal 256 GB reference capacity is represented. Other regional and storage configurations are excluded.

Storage type

UFS 3.11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 128/256 GB UFS 3.1, so both capacity interfaces are proved rather than inherited from only tested 128 GB.

UFS 4.09Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Memory card

None7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity expressly no microSD expansion.

microSD (own slot)2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

Not available

1.5TB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Up to 1.5 TB microSDXC converted using decimal SI to 1500 GB. Later 2 TB models excluded.

Rear cameras

10 of 14 differ

Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AGoogle Pixel 8a

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view
Main	64	1.89	1/1.73"	0.8	Quad PD	Yes	80°
Ultrawide	13	2.2	Not available	1.12	Not available	Not available	120°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exactly 64 MP Quad PD wide and 13 MP ultrawide. Native published pixel pitches, not binned effective pixels. Crop zoom does not add lenses.

BSony Xperia 1 VI

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	48	1.9	24	1/1.35 inch	Not available	Not available	84°
Telephoto	12	2.3	Not available	1/3.5 inch	1	7.1×	Not available
Ultrawide	12	2.2	16	1/2.5 inch	1.4	Not available	123°

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Three physical cameras. Main 48 MP effective resolution versus 52 MP full-aspect. Its stated 2.24 micrometre pitch is 12 MP binned, so omitted. Single telephoto lens varies 85-170 mm with f/2.3 at 85 mm and f/3.5 at 170 mm. Widest aperture 2.3 retained, scalar focal length and variable field of view omitted. Longest physical optical zoom 7.1 is directly stated by maker launch release. Ultrawide 12 MP is distinct from VII 48 MP sensor. Exact sensor part numbers and autofocus subtypes not found.

Number of rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

64MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

Not available

7.1×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

8×1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Flash

Not available

Not available

Camera features

Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, Creative look, S-Cinetone for mobile1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Only actual current manufacturer feature names stored. VII AI Camerawork and Auto Framing excluded.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AGoogle Pixel 8a

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker ordinary 4K60/1080p60. Separate 240 fps slow motion lacks maker resolution, so no 240 fps resolution row is guessed.

BSony Xperia 1 VI

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	120

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current Video menu gives 4K/Full HD/HD and up to 120 fps rear-camera capture. 120 fps front use is excluded. Slow chapter independently proves 4K/Full HD 120. Original recorded HDR is HLG/BT.2020, omitted from enum because that value is unsupported. The manual specifically says 120 fps main camera only, using main camera for the rear camera system versus front camera. This does not establish 120 fps on every physical rear lens.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Not available

Not available

Log recording

Not available

Not available

Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

Not available

H.264, H.2651Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

120fps2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026120 fps capture, distinct from slower playback.

Front camera

3 of 3 differ

Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AGoogle Pixel 8a

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view
Ultrawide	13	2.2	1.12	Fixed	96.5°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker expressly Fixed focus 13 MP ultrawide. No rear autofocus is inherited.

BSony Xperia 1 VI

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Field of view
Main	12	2	24	1/2.9 inch	1.22	83°

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AGoogle Pixel 8a

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker front 4K30 and 1080p30. No higher rear rate is transferred.

BSony Xperia 1 VI

Not available

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Not available

Audio

3 of 4 differ

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Audio features

Not available

Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Hi-Resolution Audio1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

32Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed part-names diagram labels main, second and voice-priority microphones. Three physical microphones.

Network

4 of 10 differ

Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker expressly HSPA+/HSDPA with UMTS, GSM, LTE, NR. Enhancement not inferred from WCDMA.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026European reference band table. The maker lists 3G bands, so UMTS is stored. It does not name HSPA, so that protocol is omitted.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer publishes B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8 and B19 for this European reference.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B661Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact G6GPR ROW radio list, no NA/mmWave/JP union.

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-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n76, n77, n781Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact G6GPR ROW sub-6 list, no mmWave band inheritance.

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n75, n77, n781Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G modes

Not available

SA, NSA1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G mmWave

Not available

Not available

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Not available

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Not available

Not available

Connectivity

5 of 13 differ

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact UK/EU Wi-Fi 6E with 2.4/5/6 GHz, not India-only Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Current final maker spec includes 802.11 be. Actual September 2024 stable software release explicitly enabled Wi-Fi 7. Launch review Wi-Fi 6E is not treated as current hardware maximum.8Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-512gb/software/00343492Read 5 October 2026Original maker software overview explicitly applies to 256 GB and 512 GB. Stable 69.0.A.2.44 update dated 24 September 2024 enabled Wi-Fi 7. Not inferred from planned launch capability. Original public index exposes full release history. Direct reopening timed out. Current final maker specification independently lists 802.11be.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly states Bluetooth 5.4. VII 6.0 is excluded.

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

Not available

LDAC, aptX Adaptive1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer expressly names LDAC and aptX Adaptive wireless codecs. Local audio file codecs are excluded.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

Not available

Not available

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact ROW GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou. India NavIC is not inherited.

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

Not available

Not available

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 3.21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

USB 3.2 (5 Gbps)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Yes7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity expressly says Google has now enabled wired image output over USB. July 2024 test, not a launch-firmware guarantee or wireless Miracast inference.

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Explicit wired DisplayPort output through USB-C, up to 4K at 60 fps. Wireless casting is distinct.

IR blaster

Not available

Not available

FM radio

Not available

Not available

Features and sensors

5 of 5 differ

FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input devices expressly optical sensor inside display.

Side button2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

2D7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same section expressly 2D front facial-recognition process.

None9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original input-device prose expressly says facial recognition unavailable.

Sensors

Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Barometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Not available

Shutter button2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Haptic motor

Not available

Linear vibration motor9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Battery and charging

5 of 17 differ

Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,404mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker minimum 4404 mAh matches exact-device EPREL rated capacity.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191505_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 rated 4404 mAh, not typical 4492.

Not available

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

4,492mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly typical 4492 mAh.

Not available

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Battery type

Li-ion2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/14164796Read 5 October 2026Manual explicitly rechargeable lithium-ion.

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AGoogle Pixel 8a

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	24

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 202624+ h ordinary mixed-use claim. Maker footnote 4 median talk/data/standby/other profile, major US carrier, California late 2023 preproduction hardware/software, defaults, fully charged. Extreme Saver 72 h is distinct and omitted.

BSony Xperia 1 VI

Not available

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

18W1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact model footnote 6 explicitly up to 18 W handset charge using separately sold 30 W Google USB-C adapter. Device and adapter rates remain separate.

Not available

Wired charging standards

USB Power Delivery2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/14164796Read 5 October 2026Manual explicitly USB PD fast charging. Device PPS support is unproved and omitted.

USB Power Delivery1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026USB PD is explicitly supported. Maker handset input maximum was not found. Adapter recommendations and the EU 3 W common-charger minimum do not establish the handset maximum.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

Not available

Not available

Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging power

Not available

Not available

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Qi1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

Not available

Not available

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

Not available

Not available

Reverse wired

Not available

Not available

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Complete maker box list has no mains adapter. Quick Switch adapter is a data-transfer accessory, not a charger.

No9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original European Accessories prose explicitly says neither power adapter nor USB cable included. Optional adapter and cover are not box contents.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

Not available

Not available

Measured

5 of 9 differ

Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

1,699points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 CPU major series, exact German 8 GB/128 GB Android 14 review unit. Current 6.7 heading does not establish original July 2024 minor or retest.

2,250points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same original European 12 GB/256 GB Android 14 unit. Original prose names Geekbench 6.2, while current shared table is labelled 6.7. The 6-series single score 2250 is retained with this update discrepancy. Firmware and performance mode unspecified.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

4,408points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 CPU multi-core test.

6,804points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same original Geekbench 6-series multi score 6804, 12 GB/256 GB Android 14 unit. Original prose 6.2 versus current table 6.7 discrepancy retained. Other versions excluded.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

2,359points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 2359, not adjacent Unlimited 2353 or stress stability. Exact 128 GB unit, minor build unstated.

4,458points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 4458 on same original unit. Unlimited 4381 and stress stability excluded. Ordinary binary version and loop/mode not specified.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

Not available

Not available

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

2,136nits7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026APL18 bright/dark pattern 2136 cd/m², exact German 8/128 Android 14 unit. Pure white 1556/HDR 2237 and maker 2000 peak 5% are distinct conditions.

1,862nits9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original APL18 peak 1862 cd/m² on same unit, with ambient-light sensor enabled and X-Rite i1Pro 3 method. White-full-screen average 1319 is distinct. Firmware unspecified.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

120Hz7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8a-review-The-small-Google-smartphone-is-unique-within-the-mid-range-segment.853973.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Primary 120 Hz at minimum brightness with stable amplitude, changes to 240 Hz above about half maximum brightness. Not a single universal dimming rate.

240Hz9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review reports approximately 240 Hz across tested brightness levels. Maker PWM claim not inferred.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

Not available

Not available

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

Not available

Not available

Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

Not available

Not available

EU label and regulatory

8 of 10 differ

EU energy class

B3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191505_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

40h3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191505_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 8 whole 40 hours. Label minutes not inferred.

Not available

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191505_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 9 default-settings 1000 cycles. No immersion depth is stated for IP67.

Not available

Drop resistance class

A3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191505_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Repairability class

B3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191505_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Not available

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

Not available

Not available

SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

Not available

Not available

SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

1W/kg2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/14164796Read 5 October 2026Radiofrequency section EU 10 g tissue method, head no separation 1.00 W/kg.

Not available

SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

1.12W/kg2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/14164796Read 5 October 2026Same EU 10 g section body 5 mm separation 1.12 W/kg, not limb or US 1 g.

Not available

Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Not available

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Maker states Hearing Aid Compatibility generically. No M/T number or ASHA/HAP protocol is inferred.

In the box

1 of 1 differ

In the box

Pixel 8a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch adapter, SIM tool1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact maker box includes Quick Switch adapter, unlike later 9/10-generation box lists.

Quick start guide, Safety information booklet9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VI-The-high-end-smartphone-with-an-outstanding-battery-life-is-the-first-choice-for-photo-enthusiasts.871843.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Accessories prose specifies quick start guide and safety booklet. Its unscoped US warranty statement is excluded from European manufacturer warranty.

Links

Not compared

Product page

blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-8a-launch1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Retained official product introduction. Former Store 8a specs route now redirects to newer phones and is not used.4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-8a-launchRead 5 October 2026Official exact-model launch page remains accessible.

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specifications5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Historical maker marketing URL now redirects to generic smartphone gallery. Exact current model support specification is retained as working manufacturer page, not a stock claim.

Spec sheet

support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/71585701Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vi-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original final manufacturer 256 GB full specifications independently opened. Original exact XQ-EC54 maker white paper also opened through distributor. It predates launch and retains a TBD marketing name, so its battery and chemistry values are not used.

Manual

support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/141647962Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/14164796Read 5 October 2026Exact Pixel 8a safety and regulatory guide, UK/EU G6GPR declaration opened.

helpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdf2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m6/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original current 219-page Help Guide includes updated Android software chapters. Exact XQ-EC54 hardware paragraphs represented. XQ-EC72 excluded.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

21915053EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191505_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact G6GPR page 1, registration page 2.

Not available

Warranty

1 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.