Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo X90 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 48 MP vs 3 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,781,240); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo X90 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1781240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4870 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 214g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (56/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 1781240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4870 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X90 Pro
- Main: 3MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X90 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo X90 Pro by 115.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (97/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (56/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Vivo X90 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.