Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Sony Xperia 1 VII
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
- SpeedSony Xperia 1 VIII 5G9092
- Camerafrom specsTie8282
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieSony Xperia 1 VIII 5G6088
- BatterySony Xperia 1 VII8658
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Sony Xperia 1 VII has a sharper main camera52 MP vs 50 MP
- Sony Xperia 1 VII is lighter192 g vs 200 g
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G wins — BeastScore 89.0/100
After comparing all the specs, Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 85.2 and More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB.
Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)
Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 85.2 · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB
Common questions
Which is better: Sony Xperia 1 VII or Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.0/100 compared to Sony Xperia 1 VII (85.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 85.2 and More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB.
What are the main battery and display differences between Sony Xperia 1 VII and Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G?
Sony Xperia 1 VII has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do Sony Xperia 1 VII and Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G compare for speed?
Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 90/100 for performance; Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G scores 92/100.
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