Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs vivo iQOO Neo12
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 VIII and vivo iQOO Neo12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 229 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
vivo iQOO Neo12, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,200 nits
- against 800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 514 ppi
- against 396 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,210,596 Best value | 3,204,000 |
| 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 2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,962 | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | Black, Blue, Grey, Silver, Storm |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g Best value | 229 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP68, IP69, Built-In Cooling Fan Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | — |
| Repairability Class | A | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 9,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 100 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 |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 40 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 2,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 514 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 5 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 |
| 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/n/ac/6/7 |
| 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| 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 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Three Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | iQOO Neo12 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,499 € | — |
| Model numbers | XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G | — |
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