Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 971,424); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2577
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 295.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (69/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.