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Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z1 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1 VIII, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z1, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 396 ppi
- Weight
- 170 g
- against 200 g
Sony Xperia 1 VIII, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 2 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/n/ac
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against eMMC 4.5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 574,000 | 3,210,596 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,962 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | — |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 170 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 64.7 % | 86.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP58 | IP65, IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | D |
| Repairability Class | — | A |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 51 h |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,400 |
| Talk time | 15 h | — |
| Standby time | 880 h | — |
| Music playback time | 110 h | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 800 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,513 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Shatterproof Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.2 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.2 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B20 | 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, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, HID Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, TV-out, DLNA | 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 Version | microUSB | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.75 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.15 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.77 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, aptX | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, HID |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | 1,499 € |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia Z1 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
