Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 10/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); 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 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing doesn't.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 3/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Lighter: 198g vs 200g
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 60 points higher (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (90/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (63/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $1499 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 366.1% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (90/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (63/100 vs 3/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 60 points (70/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 3/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing is a better fit for everyday use.