Apple iPhone Duo vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1999 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4883); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,551,073); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4883 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $1500 vs $1999
- Better camera (69/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Apple iPhone Duo by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Sony Xperia 1 VIII was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (69/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Apple iPhone Duo by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.