Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 22/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
ZTE V40 Pro
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 48 points higher (70/100 vs 22/100). 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 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $1499 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 48 points (70/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.