Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 196.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9 China
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (69/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 China — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.