Oppo Reno8 (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 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 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 954,090); the Oppo Reno8 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 (China)
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Oppo Reno8 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 200g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 (China) vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno8 (China) and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Oppo Reno8 (China) by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo Reno8 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Oppo Reno8 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno8 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 (China) over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.