Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 29/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Faster charging: 30W vs 5W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 41 points higher (70/100 vs 29/100). 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 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 5W | |
| 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Price | $1499 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (63/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.