Sony Xperia 10 II vs Xperia 1 II: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Xperia 1 II is the clear winner, offering significantly better performance, a brighter display, and a more advanced camera system. However, it comes at a higher price. The Xperia 10 II remains a solid budget option with exceptional battery life, but compromises on power and features.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Sony Xperia 10 II | Sony Xperia 1 II |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 3, 28, 77, 78 NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat11 600/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat19 1600/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2020, February 24 | 2020, February 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, May 05 | Available. Released 2020, May 22 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 157 x 69 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 2.72 x 0.32 in) | 165.1 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (6.5 x 2.80 x 0.30 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 151 g (5.33 oz) | 181.4 g (6.38 oz) |
| IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~457 ppi density) | 1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~77.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED | OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020 |
| - | Runs at 1096 x 2560 pixels except for select use cases | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 650 |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0" | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0" | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS) |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio Dynamic vibration system | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired, PD, QC3 | 21W wired, PD 11W wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 3600 mAh | Li-Po 4000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, White, Mint Green, Berry Blue | Black, Purple, Mirror Lake Green |
| Models | XQ-AU51, XQ-AU52, SO-41A | XQ-AT51, XQ-AT52, SOG01, XQ-AT42 |
| Price | About 700 EUR | About 700 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 92h | Endurance rating 83h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -28.8 LUFS (Average) | -27.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 196545 (v8) GeekBench: 5679 (v4.4), 1413 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 534701 (v8) GeekBench: 3295 (v5.1) GFXBench: 39fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Sony Xperia 10 II
- Exceptional battery life
- Compact and lightweight design
- Affordable price
- Decent display
- Underpowered chipset
- Basic camera system
- Lower brightness display
- No 5G
Sony Xperia 1 II
- Flagship performance
- Bright and vibrant display (120Hz)
- Advanced camera system with variable telephoto
- 5G connectivity
- Fast charging (wired & wireless)
- Higher price
- Larger size
- Battery life slightly less than 10 II
Display Comparison
The Xperia 1 II boasts a brighter display (611 nits vs 520 nits) offering better visibility in sunlight. Both feature an 'infinite' contrast ratio (likely OLED), but the 1 II's higher brightness contributes to a more vibrant and immersive viewing experience. The 1 II also has a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother scrolling and animations, a feature absent in the 10 II.
Camera Comparison
The Xperia 1 II's camera system is considerably more advanced, featuring a variable telephoto lens and improved image processing. While both offer Photo/Video capabilities, the 1 II delivers superior image quality, especially in low light, and offers more creative control. The 10 II's camera is decent for casual photography.
Performance
The Xperia 1 II's Snapdragon 865 5G chipset is a substantial upgrade over the 10 II's Snapdragon 665. Expect significantly faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance on the 1 II. The 10 II is adequate for everyday tasks but struggles with demanding applications.
Battery Life
The Xperia 10 II surprisingly holds a slight edge in endurance rating (92h vs 83h), suggesting slightly better real-world battery life despite the more powerful processor in the 1 II. However, the 1 II supports 21W wired and 11W wireless charging, offering faster charging speeds compared to the 10 II's 18W wired charging.
Buying Guide
Who should buy the Sony Xperia 10 II? Users prioritizing long battery life, a compact design, and affordability. Who should buy the Sony Xperia 1 II? Photography enthusiasts, power users needing fast performance, and those wanting a premium display and features.