Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo Y32t

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y32t (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 11/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y32t doesn't; the Vivo Y32t is noticeably lighter (179g vs 200g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t by 59 points (70/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
Vivo Y32t
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y32t better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 200g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo Y32t, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 59 points higher (70/100 vs 11/100). 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 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y32t leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y32t notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y32t 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 Y32t: The Vivo Y32t is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 VIII Vivo Y32t
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P70 ()
AnTuTu 3842882
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2340 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g 179 g
Price $1499
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Vivo Y32t
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y32t
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Vivo Y32t
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Vivo Y32t
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t (90/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t (63/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y32t notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y32t 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 Y32t?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t by 59 points (70/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo Y32t?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y32t — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo Y32t?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo Y32t?

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

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo Y32t?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y32t is a better fit for everyday use.