Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Motorola Edge 70 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1 VIII, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 8.5 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,210,596
- against 3,057,494
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 256 GB
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 221 g
Motorola Edge 70 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,100 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 7,000 nits
- against 800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 510 ppi
- against 396 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 829 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz Best value | 3.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,210,596 Best value | 3,057,494 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,600 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 10,800 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. | Octa-core processor with 2 cores at 3.8 GHz and 6 cores at 3.32 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,962 Best value | 5,324 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | Black, Green, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 200 g Best value | 221 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | A Best value | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 90 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h | 74 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 Best value | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 7,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.82″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,168 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 510 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, LTPO, Always-On Display, One Billion Colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years Best value | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| 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 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| 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, BeiDou, Galileo, 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 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps Best value | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,499 € | — |
| Model numbers | XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G | — |
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