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Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) vs Sharp Aquos R7

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Sharp Aquos R7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sharp Aquos R7 X Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) 11Points
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.6"
OLED

1260x2730

47
MP

13mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sharp Aquos R7

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!

Xperia 1 (J8170)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) vs Aquos R7} 20 Advantages Sharp Aquos R7
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1644x3840 pixels84%
Higher resolution screen
vs1260x2730 pixels
+643 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs456 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)19%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (111GB available)vs+256GB (222GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
HDR10vs+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+240Hz3 times
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.5"vs+6.6"2%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 47MP + 1.9MP36%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
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
Android 11vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3330 mAhvs+5000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED
1 billion
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
 
ModelXperia 1 (J8170)Aquos R7
Other model namesSony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony KumanoSharp AQUOS R7 (A203SH, SH-52C)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandSonySharp
Release date5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/20197/1/2022, Announced: 5/9/2022
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)77 x 161 millimeters (3.03 x 6.34 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
Display typeOLEDOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1644x3840 pixels (21:9)1260x2730 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)643 PPI456 PPI
Colors1 billion1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz240Hz
Display featuresHDR10
100% DCI-P3
HDR BT.2020
2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8)
Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1600/150 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (3, 28, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (257)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
(dual camera)
47 megapixels
1.9MP portrait
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8200x5730 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)19mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30fps
1080p@30/60/960fps
BIONZ X
1" Leitz lens

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3330 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
15W (5V/3A) Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
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: Black, Gray, Purple, White• Colors: Black, Silver

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Sharp Aquos R7
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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