Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Sony Xperia 10 VIII: 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
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the pick for performance and photography: it outpaces the Xperia 10 VIII with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a telephoto camera the smaller model lacks. The Xperia 10 VIII is lighter and has a higher pixel density display.
The Xperia 1 VIII pairs 16 GB of RAM with 3,210,596 AnTuTu points, compared with 8 GB and 600,500 points for the Xperia 10 VIII. Its camera system includes a 1/1.35″ main sensor and a 50 MP ultrawide; the Xperia 10 VIII has a 50 MP main camera, but its ultrawide is 13 MP and it has no telephoto camera.
The Xperia 1 VIII's 6.5″ LTPO OLED display contrasts with the Xperia 10 VIII's 6.1″ OLED screen, which has 422 ppi versus 396 ppi. Both have a 5,000 mAh battery and 51 hours per cycle; the Xperia 1 VIII adds reverse wireless charging. The Xperia 10 VIII weighs 168 g versus 200 g and supports direct OS updates.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is better for performance and photography, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a telephoto camera.
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII is a better buy for anyone who wants a lighter phone and a sharper display: it weighs 168 g and has 422 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 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 600,500
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
Sony Xperia 10 VIII, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 396 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 200 g
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against D
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 600,500 |
| 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 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 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 | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | White, Grey, Lavender, Black, Cyan |
| 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, IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | A Best value | D |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| 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 | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h | 51 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, HID | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, eSIM |
| 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 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,499 € | — |
| Model numbers | XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G | XQ-GH54, XQ-GE54 |
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