Google Pixel 8 vs Sony Xperia 1

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 8/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 3330); the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 891,237).

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 42 points (50/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4575 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 187g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Google Pixel 8 scores 42 points higher (50/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (21/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (79/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Sony Xperia 1
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1443431 891237
Geekbench Single 1722 968
Geekbench Multi 4458 2731
Display 6.2" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 27W 18W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 187 g 178 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100 -62.0%
891237 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (21/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (79/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (31/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 42 points (50/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Sony Xperia 1?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.