Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 7/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 207g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 63 points higher (70/100 vs 7/100). 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 "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4120 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 | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $1499 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (63/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (41/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 63 points (70/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
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 ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.