Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 IV - Detailed Phone Comparison

Detailed Comparison

Specification

General
Launch Date June 14, 2021 June 11, 2022
Release Year 2021 2022

Physical
Volume 123.48 cm³ 96.06 cm³
Screen Size to Weight Ratio 3.13 "/g 3.51 "/g
Weight 217.5 g 185 g
Height 169.5 mm 165 mm
Width 77.5 mm 71 mm
Thickness 9.4 mm 8.2 mm
Foldable Design No No
Available Colors
  • Cosmic Emerald
  • Black
  • White
  • Violet

Display
Screen Size 6.8 " 6.5 "
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1644 x 3840
Aspect Ratio 20:9 21:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio 85 % 84.2 %
Pixel Density 387 PPI 643 PPI
Refresh Rate N/A 120 Hz
Typical Brightness N/A N/A
HBM Brightness N/A N/A
Peak Brightness N/A N/A

Hardware
Battery Capacity per Screen Area 108.13 mAh/in² 118.34 mAh/in²
Battery Density 40.49 mAh/cm³ 52.05 mAh/cm³
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
NFC Support No Yes
Chipset Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm) Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460) Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 619 Adreno 730

Connectivity
USB Version 2.0 3.2
OTG Support 1
DisplayPort
DisplayPort Version N/A N/A
USB Features USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, Video Output

Software
Operating System Android Android
Initial OS Version 11 12
Maximum OS Version 12 13

Comparison Summary

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G vs. Sony Xperia 1 IV: In-Depth Comparison

1. Specification Breakdown

FeatureMotorola Moto G Stylus 5GSony Xperia 1 IVReal-World Implications
Design & Build169.5 x 77.5 x 9.4 mm, 217.5g165 x 71 x 8.2 mm, 185gSony is more compact and lighter, making it easier to handle. Motorola is bulkier but includes a stylus.
Display6.8" IPS LCD, 1080p, 60Hz6.5" OLED, 4K, 120HzSony has a sharper, smoother display with better colors. Motorola’s screen is larger but lower resolution.
PerformanceSnapdragon 480 5G, 4GB RAMSnapdragon 8 Gen 1, 12/16GB RAMSony is significantly faster, better for gaming & multitasking. Motorola is budget-tier.
Camera (Main)48MP (f/1.7, 0.8µm)12MP (f/1.7, 1.8µm)Sony has better low-light performance. Motorola has higher resolution but smaller pixels.
Battery & Charging4000mAh, 10W charging5000mAh, 30W chargingSony lasts longer and charges faster. Motorola’s battery is smaller and slower to charge.
SoftwareAndroid 11 (up to 12)Android 12 (up to 13)Sony has a newer OS and longer update support.
ExtrasStylus, 3.5mm jack4K 120Hz video, IP68, stereo speakersSony is better for media creators. Motorola offers stylus support.

2. Key Insights

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G Strengths

✅ Budget-friendly with a stylus – Good for note-taking and drawing.
✅ Larger display – Better for media consumption.
✅ 3.5mm headphone jack – Useful for wired audio

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