Sony Xperia 1 III vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,119,714).
Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1499
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1499 |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Sony Xperia 1 III was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (69/100 vs 20/100).
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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.