Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 597,974); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (58/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (91/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (80/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.