Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) vs Apple iPhone X (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 II vs Apple iPhone X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
8mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1125x2436
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2716
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72)
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25 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| 256GB (230GB available) / 256GB (245GB available) |
| HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10 |
| 60Hz |
| Digital and optical zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| Model | Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) |
| Other model names | Xperia 1 Mark II XQAT72 (256GB+12GB RAM) Dual-SIM | iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902 |
| Country or region available |   China, Hong Kong |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony | Apple |
| Release date | 2/24/2020 | 11/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in) | 70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in) |
| Weight | 181 grams (6.34 ounces) | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 5.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) | 1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 643 PPI | 463 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ | 625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | iOS 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | iOS 16 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Apple GPU (3-Core) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 233100 (v7) Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 | 256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | A1865 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1901 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat19/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, ) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 41, 78, 79) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical 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 | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | 32mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Proprietary TV-out |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 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 hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 2716 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | 5W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| 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: Black, White, Purple, Mirror Lake Green • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • 5W charger is included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT72) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |