Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Google Pixel 11 Pro (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,925,523).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Google Pixel 11 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11 Pro

Performance 83
Display 88
Camera 70
Battery 50
Portability —
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 62

What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1925523
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2755
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7563
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4850 mAh

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Google Pixel 11 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Google Pixel 11 Pro: The Google Pixel 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1925523 3842882
Geekbench Single 2755 3639
Geekbench Multi 7563 11047
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4850 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 48 MP
Front camera 13 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions — 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight — 200 g
Launch price — $1500

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 11 Pro

  • 4850 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Tensor G6
74/100
1925523 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +49.9%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Google Pixel 11 Pro by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 11 Pro

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

$1500

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Google Pixel 11 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Google Pixel 11 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.