Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 31/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 200g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 39 points higher (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 VIII Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3842882
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 200 g 194 g
Price $1499
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (90/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (63/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.