Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1295 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1500
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 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 | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
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 Sony Xperia 1 VII (69/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.