Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Google Pixel 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,467,600).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 10 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 38
Design 41
Value for money 41
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $999 vs $1499

  • Better camera (77/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better value for money (41/100 vs 6/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1467600
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2285
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6191
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4870 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 29W
  • Lighter: 200g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (41/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Google Pixel 10 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (41/100 vs 6/100).

Google Pixel 10 Pro: The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1467600 3842882
Geekbench Single 2285 3640
Geekbench Multi 6191 11033
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4870 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 29W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 48 MP
Front camera 42 MP 12 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 3300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 207 g 200 g
Price $999 $1499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 29W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Google Tensor G5
52/100
1467600 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
70/100 +61.8%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Google Pixel 10 Pro by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 10 Pro
$999
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499

Price difference: $500. Google Pixel 10 Pro is cheaper by $500.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (90/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Google Pixel 10 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (41/100 vs 6/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 10 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.