Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1500 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1500
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 329.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1051. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $1051 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (97/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.