Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,842,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 198g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100, 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 Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 60 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $801. Motorola Edge 60 Pro was $801 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 60 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.