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Motorola Edge 20 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 20 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 1 X Motorola Edge 20 Pro 21Points
6.7"
OLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 20 Pro

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Edge 20 Pro} 21 Advantages Motorola Edge 20 Pro vs Xperia 1 (J8170)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)107%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (111GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.7"3%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 16MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.52" inches71%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps25%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3330 mAh
+30W67%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+178 grams (6.23 ounces)7%
Lighter
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1644x3840 pixels144%
Higher resolution screen
393 PPIvs+643 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)19%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
IP52 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED
1 billion
LED flash
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
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ModelEdge 20 ProXperia 1 (J8170)
Other model namesLenovo Edge 20 Pro XT2153-1 (256GB+12GB RAM)Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date8/16/2021, Announced: 7/29/20215/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 163 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Display typeOLEDOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (19.5:9)1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI643 PPI
Colors1 billion1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate144Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+HDR10
100% DCI-P3
HDR BT.2020

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
System versionAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User InterfaceMy UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 711090 (v9)
Geekbench: 3140 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8)
Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP periscope telephoto f/3.4126mm1.0µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm119°1.0µm
(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 resolution12000x9000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.52" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30fps
1080p@30/60/960fps
BIONZ X

📸 Front camera

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.3 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3330 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Blue, Iridescent White, Blue Vegan Leather
• Protective case included
• ThinkShield
• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Edge 20 ProSony Xperia 1 (J8170)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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