Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G wins 2 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsSony Xperia 1 VIII 5G6998
- Camerafrom specsTie8282
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie8888
- BatterySony Xperia 1 VIII 5G3058
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,350 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has the bigger screen6.6" vs 6.5"
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G is lighter200 g vs 240 g
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro wins — BeastScore 89.0/100
After comparing all the specs, Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Significantly faster wired charging: 15W vs max 0W.
Significantly faster wired charging: 15W vs max 0W
Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+650 mAh more) · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB
Common questions
Which is better: Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro or Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G?
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.0/100 compared to Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G (89.0/100), driven by advantages in Significantly faster wired charging: 15W vs max 0W.
What are the main battery and display differences between Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G?
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has a 6.6-inch display and 4350 mAh battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
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