Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB) vs Google Pixel 3 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 V vs Google Pixel 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2023 5:17 PM, updated: 11/14/2023 2:25 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3 X Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

48
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Google Pixel 3 (64GB) Compare Sony Xperia 1 V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2915
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)

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!

27 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	vs	5 Advantages Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (455GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels171% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+643 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	439 PPI
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.35" inches89% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G TD-LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2915 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.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+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 [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)26% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP33% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

28 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

OLED / P-OLED

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
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Model	Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Pixel 3 (64GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQDQ72/G1HKCX0)	Google Pixel 3 G013A, HTC Blueline
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Google
Release date	7/28/2023, Announced: 5/11/2023	10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)	68.2 x 145.6 millimeters (2.69 x 5.73 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
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
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
Display type	OLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	439 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 BT.2020 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1127923 (v9) Geekbench: 4916 (v6) GFXBench: 96fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 285044 (v7) Geekbench: 8337 (v4.4) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
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	3000/1024 Mbps	1024/75 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (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) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE
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 Cat20 (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) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.35" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + 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
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2915 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver • PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible)	• Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Google Pixel 3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.14W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	feature not registered