Nokia G50 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 43/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 220g).
Nokia G50
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1597
- Lighter: 200g vs 220g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (56/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Nokia G50 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia G50 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nokia G50 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G50
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (97/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (69/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G50 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.