Sony Xperia 1 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 200g).
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Lighter: 178g vs 200g
- Better display (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | — | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Sony Xperia 1 by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
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In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.