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).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo Reno8 (China)

Performance 58
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 45
Portability 75
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 62

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).

Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

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
37
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera

Display comparison

Oppo Reno8 (China)

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Oppo Reno8 (China)

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno8 (China) and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno8 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
53/100
954090 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +75.2%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Oppo Reno8 (China) by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo Reno8 (China)

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

$1500

Detailed category analysis

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.