Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 2,096,581).
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 81/100). 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 VI (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (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 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 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 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (97/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (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 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 VI or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.