Sony Xperia 1 V vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,761,879).
Sony Xperia 1 V
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Lighter: 187g vs 200g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1761879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 V | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1761879 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 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 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V 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 V (69/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 V — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.