OPPO Find X6 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Verdict
OPPO Find X6 Pro delivers superior value at nearly half the price of Sony Xperia 1 IV. Camera capabilities heavily favor OPPO, featuring larger 50MP sensors across main, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses with a 1-inch Sony IMX989 on the main sensor, compared to Sony's modest 12MP setup. Display brightness reaches an impressive 2500 nits on OPPO versus 1000 nits on Sony, though Sony offers higher resolution at 3840x1644. Charging speeds dramatically differ: OPPO's 100W SUPERVOOC charges substantially faster than Sony's 30W option. Performance-wise, OPPO uses the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor while Sony relies on Gen 1. Both phones weigh similarly and offer 5000mAh batteries. Sony excels in video with Cinema Pro and 4K@120fps capabilities, plus it's thinner and lighter. However, OPPO's aggressive pricing, superior camera hardware, faster charging, and newer chipset make it the stronger choice for most users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OPPO Find X6 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with flagship 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor
- →100W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Stunning 2500-nit LTPO3 AMOLED display
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 IV if…
- →True optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique
- →4K 120Hz OLED display
- →Professional video recording with Cinema Pro
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OPPO Find X6 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with flagship 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor
- 100W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Stunning 2500-nit LTPO3 AMOLED display
- Hasselblad collaboration delivers excellent color science
- Premium build with vegan leather or ceramic options
Cons
- Heavy at 218 g and thick at 9.1 mm
- ColorOS is heavily skinned with some bloatware
- Limited availability outside China for some variants
- 2.8x telephoto zoom is shorter than 5x periscope competitors
- Expensive at $899+ without strong brand recognition globally
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Pros
- True optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique
- 4K 120Hz OLED display
- Professional video recording with Cinema Pro
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- microSD card slot for expandable storage
Cons
- $1599 was the most expensive mainstream phone
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating problems
- 12 MP sensors felt dated versus competition
- Slow 30W charging
- Point-and-shoot camera results behind rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Find X6 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 218 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or ceramic back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 164.8 x 76.2 x 9.1 mm | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX989 (1-inch sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@120fps, Cinema Pro |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 2.8x optical zoom, OIS | 12 MP, f/2.3-2.8, 85-125mm continuous zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX890 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | LTPO3 AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 3840 x 1644 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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