| Key Differences | ||
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.5" |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 33 W | 30 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9" | 6.5" |
| Panel | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 850 nit | β |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 619 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
| Manufacturing Technology | 6 nm | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra Wide | β | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | β | 2.9x periscope |
| Telephoto Resolution | β | 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 33 W | 30 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | No | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 217 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Frame | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | β | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual eSIM + Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | β |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP64 | IP65/IP68 |
| Biyometrik | Side-mounted fingerprint | Side Fingerprint Sensor |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| Interface | HyperOS 3 | β |
| Update Promise | β | 4 major version updates |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Stereo |
| Headphone jack | β | Yes (3.5mm) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on 8 of 14 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.