Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6 vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4614
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3330
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)
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27 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
AMOLED / OLED |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) 8MP |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Model | Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Xperia 1 (J8170) |
Other model names | Pixel 6 GR1YH (NTT Docomo, KDDI) | Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano |
Country or region available | Japan | USA |
Brand | Sony | |
Release date | 10/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021 | 5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 158.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) | 72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in) |
Weight | 207 grams (7.25 ounces) | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6 | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 643 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 678267 (v9), 930022 (v10) | AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 1600/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.31" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1.2µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion) | 4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X |
📸 Front camera | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4614 mAh | 3330 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 21W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral | • Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |