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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
59Inno Score
43.7Performance64.4
60.6Display65.7
64.4Camera48.4
54.3Battery49.1
94.7Features70.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro5 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8 Pro scores 58.4 against 59 for Sony Xperia 1 VIII. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro

  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 48
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 72% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2.9 x

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 61
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSony Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size6.7 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1344x29921080x2340
Pixel density489 ppi—
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits—
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSony Xperia 1 VIII
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu950,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750Bottom 50%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,400Bottom 48%—
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSony Xperia 1 VIII
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.9
Ultra-wide48 MP48 MP
Telephoto48 MP48 MP
Optical zoom5 x+72%2.9 x
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera11 MP12 MP+14%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSony Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity5,050 mAh+1%5,000 mAh
Wired charging30 W30 W
Wireless charging23 W+53%15 W
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSony Xperia 1 VIII
Weight213 g200 g+6%
Thickness8.8 mm8.3 mm+6%
IP ratingIP68IP65/IP68
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSony Xperia 1 VIII
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSony Xperia 1 VIII
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 16
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSony Xperia 1 VIII
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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