Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Apple iPhone Duo
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Apple iPhone Duo: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Apple.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,210,596
- against 3,010,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Apple iPhone Duo, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,400 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 1 TB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,000 nits
- against 800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 430 ppi
- against 396 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz Best value | 3.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,210,596 Best value | 3,010,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 4,459 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 13,493 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Hexa-core CPU with 2 high-performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,962 | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 11.3 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 117.8 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 200 g Best value | 254 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Titanium, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP68, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | — |
| Repairability Class | A | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 5.2 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 3:2 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,878 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,670 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 430 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Variable Refresh Rate, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Anti-reflective coating, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 5.4″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | iOS 27 |
| OS Family | Android | iOS |
| OS Version | 16 | 27 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, eSIM, VoLTE, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps Best value | 6,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, HID | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,499 € Best value | 2,399 € |
| Model numbers | XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G | — |
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