Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) vs Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Lenovo Legion Y90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 3:21 PM, updated: 9/23/2023 10:05 AM

Compare Lenovo Legion Y90 X Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB) Compare Sony Xperia 1 IV X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)

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!

19 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	vs	11 Advantages Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)23% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels138% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2460 pixels
+643 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
12GB LPDDR5	vs	+16GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
120Hz	vs	+144Hz20% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.5"	vs	+6.92"6% Larger screen
(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP112% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.7" inches	vs	+1/1.32" inches29% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 16MP33% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
5000 mAh	vs	+5600 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
30W	vs	+68W127% 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.

25 Common items in both devices

3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)

256GB (218GB available)

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

OLED / AMOLED

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 IV XQCT62-B, XQCT54C0V, XQCT54C0B, XQCT54C0W	联想拯救者Y90 (L71061)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Sony	Lenovo
Release date	6/11/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022	3/10/2022, Announced: 3/1/2022
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)	78.4 x 177 millimeters (3.09 x 6.97 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	1080x2460 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	144Hz
Display features	HDR8 BT.2020	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	ZUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 838832 (v9) Geekbench: 3403 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1120409 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	America version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261) Europe version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) Asia version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 120°
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.32" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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	1080p@240fps Zeiss optics Exmor RS	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Dynamic vibration system	Stereo sound with dual speakers 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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5600 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 1.0	68W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	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
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
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, Violet • PS5 Remote Play	• Colors: Gray • 4 physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
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