Motorola Moto G Fast vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Motorola Moto G Fast (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Fast doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Fast
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Motorola Moto G Fast better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 200g
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Fast vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (69/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Motorola Moto G Fast are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Fast | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×9.1 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Fast and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Motorola Moto G Fast by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G Fast
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (80/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (69/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (53/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Motorola Moto G Fast are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Fast and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Moto G Fast has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Fast over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.