Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo S60 Vitality
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S60 Vitality (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500; launch prices were $1500 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S60 Vitality has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,099,769).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo S60 Vitality
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1099769
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1089
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3276
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo S60 Vitality better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo S60 Vitality, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality leads (70/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Vivo S60 Vitality — 54/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo S60 Vitality (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo S60 Vitality (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo S60 Vitality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 1099769 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1089 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3276 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S60 Vitality
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S60 Vitality
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S60 Vitality
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo S60 Vitality, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo S60 Vitality by 249.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1101. Vivo S60 Vitality was $1101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo S60 Vitality (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo S60 Vitality (69/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (70/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo S60 Vitality?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Vivo S60 Vitality — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo S60 Vitality?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S60 Vitality — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo S60 Vitality?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo S60 Vitality?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo S60 Vitality?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S60 Vitality is a better fit for active users.