Nokia X20 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $415 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; 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 X20
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $1499
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 220g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Nokia X20 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). 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 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nokia X20 — 14/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (56/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Nokia X20 | 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 | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4470 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $415 | $1499 |
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia X20 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nokia X20 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1084. Nokia X20 was $1084 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (97/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (80/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (69/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (53/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (56/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X20 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nokia X20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X20 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.