Google Pixel 8 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $699 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 34/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4575); the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 187g).

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2920

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Lighter: 168g vs 187g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Google Pixel 8 scores 16 points higher (50/100 vs 34/100). 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 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (21/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (79/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1443431 895533
Geekbench Single 1722 1015
Geekbench Multi 4458 2920
Display 6.2" OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 30W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 187 g 168 g
Price $699 $449
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -61.2%
895533 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $250. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $250.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (21/100 vs 2/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (79/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (90/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (79/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.