Infinix Zero 30 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Infinix Zero 30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, 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 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 979,624); the Infinix Zero 30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Infinix Zero 30 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Zero 30
Performance 59
Display 89
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 69
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 60
What makes Infinix Zero 30 better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 200g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 979624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1120
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3665

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Zero 30 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 30 (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 30 (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).

Infinix Zero 30: The Infinix Zero 30 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 Infinix Zero 30 Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 979624 3842882
Geekbench Single 1120 3640
Geekbench Multi 3665 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 108 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 50 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, XOS 13 Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP65
Dimensions 164.5×75.0×7.9 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 185 g 200 g
Launch price $1499
Camera comparison
Infinix Zero 30
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 50MP
54
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Zero 30
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Zero 30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Zero 30 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Zero 30 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
61/100
979624 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +74.5%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Infinix Zero 30 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Zero 30
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 30 (97/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 30 (69/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Zero 30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Infinix Zero 30 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Infinix Zero 30 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Infinix Zero 30 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Zero 30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Zero 30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Zero 30 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Infinix Zero 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.