OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,231,988 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes OPPO Find X9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4231988 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1500
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 235g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 94/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (56/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Find X9 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4231988 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 8.7×None×None mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:45 hrs, total 37:00 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. OPPO Find X9 Ultra was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (96/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (56/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Find X9 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.