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.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Fast
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 15
Battery 22
Portability 54
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 60
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: 3640 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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).

Motorola Moto G Fast: The Motorola Moto G Fast 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 Motorola Moto G Fast Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 329457 3842882
Geekbench Single 321 3640
Geekbench Multi 1128 11033
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, up to 5 major Android upgrades
NFC no yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.9×75.7×9.1 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 189 g 200 g
Launch price $1499
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Fast and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
25/100
329457 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +91.4%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Motorola Moto G Fast by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Fast
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Detailed category analysis
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 Motorola Moto G Fast is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.