Oppo Reno9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Oppo Reno9 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max, 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 56/100 (a 21-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 1,092,605); the Oppo Reno9 Pro is noticeably lighter (174g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno9 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Oppo Reno9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 200g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1092605
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1092605 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×74.2×7.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Oppo Reno9 Pro by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (97/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.