Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 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 57/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 840,353).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)

Performance 55
Display 83
Camera 42
Battery 61
Portability 61
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 62

What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) better?

  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 840353
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840353 3842882
Geekbench Single 1013 3639
Geekbench Multi 3000 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1220x2712 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.2×74.8×8.3 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 191 g 200 g
Launch price — $1500

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
61
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
57/100
840353 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +78.1%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) by 78.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

$1500

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) (97/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) (69/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.