Oppo Reno8 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 56/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 954,090); per DXOMark lab testing, the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the stronger camera (118 vs 112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 5G
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 185g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 9 points higher (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 112 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno8 5G and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (90/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Oppo Reno8 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.