Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Hmd Pulse

Compare Sony Xperia 1 VI and Hmd Pulse side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Sony Xperia 1 VI

Android 16

Starting priceN/A

Memory12GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

Hmd Pulse

Android

Starting priceN/A

Memory4GB / 64GB

Battery5000 mAh

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The important differences at a glance

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Benchmark performanceSony Xperia 1 VI840% higher listed benchmark score

Smoother displaySony Xperia 1 VI120 Hz refresh rate

Main camera resolutionSony Xperia 1 VI48 MP main camera

Lighter bodyHmd Pulse5 g lighter

Mobile networkSony Xperia 1 VIIncludes listed 5G support

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Sony Xperia 1 VI	Hmd Pulse
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black	GLOBAL: 4GB / 64GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Dreamy Pink, Meteor Black, Atmos Blue
Price	N/A	N/A
PTA Approved	N/A	N/A
RAM	12GB	4GB
Storage	256GB	64GB
Card Slot	Yes	Yes
Colors	Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black	Dreamy Pink, Meteor Black, Atmos Blue
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	USD	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2024-05-15	2024-04-24
Security Updates Until	2028-01-01	N/A
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Sony	HMD
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year
Official Website	N/A	N/A
OS	Android 16	Android
Android Version	Android 14	Android 14
Performance
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Unisoc T606
CPU	Octa-core (3.3GHz + 3.2GHz + 3.0GHz + 2.3GHz)	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 750	Mali-G57 MP1
Benchmark	AnTuTu	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	2096581	223000
Benchmark Remarks	Flagship Sony device with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, professional-grade camera system, and BRAVIA OLED display	Affordable Android 14 smartphone with 90Hz display, replaceable battery and 4G connectivity
Display
Size	6.5 inches	6.56 inches
Type	HDR OLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, DCI-P3, BRAVIA display	HD+ display, 90Hz, 480 nits typical, 600 nits boost
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels	720 x 1612 pixels
PPI Density	~396	269
Refresh Rate	120Hz	90Hz
Body
Dimensions	162 x 74 x 8.2 mm	163.19 x 75.02 x 8.45 mm
Weight	192 g	187 g
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)	Nano-SIM
IP Rating	IP65/IP68	IP52
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	USB Power Delivery fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging	10W wired
Camera
Back Camera	48 MP, f/1.9 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.3–f/3.5 (telephoto, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)	13 MP AF dual camera
Front Camera	12 MP, f/2.0	8 MP
Back Camera Count	3	2
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	4K@24/30/60/120fps	1080p@30fps
Front Video	4K	Yes
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	Yes	No
Camera Features	ZEISS optics, HDR, Night mode, Real-time Eye AF, Object tracking, OIS, Hybrid zoom	Super Night, Tripod Mode, FlashShot, AI HDR, Skin tone optimization
Zoom	Up to 21.3x hybrid zoom	N/A
Connectivity
Network	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G	2G / 3G / 4G
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIM	Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.4	5.0
GPS	A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, A-GPS, Galileo
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C (USB 3.2)	USB Type-C (USB 2.0, OTG)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor	accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, face unlock