Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1500 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3842882
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1500
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $660. Vivo iQOO 16 was $660 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.