Infinix GT 30 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Infinix GT 30 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $350 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix GT 30 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,591,019).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix GT 30 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Infinix GT 30 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 189g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1591019
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix GT 30 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix GT 30 Pro leads (65/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Infinix GT 30 Pro — 64/100, 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, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Infinix GT 30 Pro (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix GT 30 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Infinix GT 30 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix GT 30 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix GT 30 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix GT 30 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1591019 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Infinix GT 30 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix GT 30 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix GT 30 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 30W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix GT 30 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Infinix GT 30 Pro by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1150. Infinix GT 30 Pro was $1150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Infinix GT 30 Pro (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix GT 30 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Infinix GT 30 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix GT 30 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix GT 30 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix GT 30 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Infinix GT 30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix GT 30 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Infinix GT 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix GT 30 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix GT 30 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Infinix GT 30 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Infinix GT 30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.