Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Sony Xperia 10 VII: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the choice for performance, photography, and connectivity: its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB of RAM, telephoto camera, and Wi-Fi 7 make the difference. The Xperia 10 VII suits buyers who value low weight and sharper density, with 168 g and 422 ppi versus 200 g and 396 ppi.
The Xperia 1 VIII has a 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display, while the Xperia 10 VII uses a 6.1-inch OLED panel; the 10 VII is denser, but the 1 VIII uses more of the front, at 86.5% versus 82.9%. For performance, the 1 VIII reaches 3,210,596 in AnTuTu versus 600,667 and supports 1 TB versus 128 GB.
For photography, the 1 VIII combines a 1/1.35-inch main sensor with a telephoto camera, a 50 MP ultrawide, and 4K video at 120 fps; the 10 VII has 50 MP on its main camera but no telephoto. Battery endurance is 51 hours per cycle versus 48 hours; both have 5,000 mAh, 30 W charging, and 15 W wireless charging. The Xperia 10 VII is the better buy only if it costs less.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the better buy for performance and photography, with 16 GB of RAM, a telephoto camera, and Wi-Fi 7.
Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Sony Xperia 10 VII suits buyers who prioritize a light phone: it weighs 168 g and offers 422 ppi versus 200 g and 396 ppi.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1 VIII, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,210,596
- against 600,667
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- 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)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
Sony Xperia 10 VII, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 396 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 200 g
- Drop Resistance Class
- C
- against D
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
- against Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,210,596 Best value | 600,667 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | — |
| 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 CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,962 Best value | 865 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | White, Cyan, Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % Best value | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | C Best value |
| Repairability Class | A Best value | D |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | — |
| 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, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h Best value | 48 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 422 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps Best value | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,499 € | 449 € Best value |
| Model numbers | XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G | XQ-FE72, XQ-FE54, XQZ-CBFE, xqfe54eukcl.gc, xqfe54eukcw.gc, xqfe54eukcb.gc |
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