Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Sony Xperia 5
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 200g).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony Xperia 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 164g vs 200g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Sony Xperia 5, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 54/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3140 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Sony Xperia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Sony Xperia 5 by 366.1% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (69/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 5 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.