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Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

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SonyXperia 1 VIISonyXperia 1 VIII
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025June 2026
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness396 pixels per inch396 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Display typeFHD+ HDR OLED, 19.5:9OLED, Full HD+, HDR
Always-on display–Always show time and info (lock screen setting; includes battery level)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front; Gorilla Glass Victus rearCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features120 Hz; Creator mode; DCI-P3 100%; Powered by BRAVIA; Sunlight Vision; front and rear light sensors1–120 Hz variable refresh rate; Creator mode and Auto creator mode; Real-time HDR drive; Sunlight Vision with adaptive brightness; light sensors on the front and back adjust brightness and colour; BRAVIA-style picture processing (Xperia Intelligence)
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory12 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 1 TB
Storage type256 GB UFS; microSDXC card slot for cards up to 2 TBmicroSDXC card slot for cards up to 2 TB, in the SIM tray
Cooling–Vapour chamber and heat-spreading sheet
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP48 MP
Telephoto camera12 MP48 MP
Optical zoom7.1×2.9×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera48 MP effective (52 MP full aspect), 24 mm, ƒ/1.9, 1/1.35-inch Exmor T for mobile sensor48 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.9, 1/1.35-inch Exmor T for mobile sensor (two-layer transistor pixel stacked CMOS); 12 MP photos by default, 48 MP in 48 MP mode; hybrid stabilisation
Ultra wide camera48 MP effective (12 MP still images), 16 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; tele-macro close focus at about 5 cm48 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; 12 MP photos; close-up shooting
Telephoto camera12 MP, continuous 85–170 mm, ƒ/2.3–3.5, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; telephoto macro48 MP, 70 mm, ƒ/2.8, 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; 12 MP photos; tele-macro; hybrid stabilisation
Front camera12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor12 MP, ƒ/2.0
ZoomContinuous 85–170 mm optical telephoto (3.5–7.1× relative to the 24 mm main camera); up to 21.3× hybrid zoom16, 24, 48, 70 and 140 mm; 48 mm and 140 mm are 2× crops (12 MP) from the 24 mm and 70 mm cameras; 70 mm is 2.9× the main camera's focal length
Video recording4K HDR at 24, 30, 60 or 120 fps; S-Cinetone for mobile; Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye4K at up to 120 fps; HDR (HLG/BT.2020) or SDR (BT.709); S-Cinetone for mobile; slow motion at 120 fps in 4K or Full HD; AI Camerawork subject tracking and Auto Framing
Camera featuresTwo-stage shutter button; up to 30 fps AF/AE burst; Eye AF for people and animals; Pro Photo and Pro Video; AI Camerawork and Auto FramingAI Camera Assistant suggests looks, lenses and background blur for each scene; RAW multi-frame processing on all three cameras; Creative Look presets; Face/Eye AF for people and animals; Pro photo and Pro video modes; Bokeh mode; ZEISS T* coating on every lens
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging–Up to 30 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 15 W
Battery life detailSony claims up to two days of use; Battery Care and STAMINA ModeRated 4,850 mAh; Sony says it lasts two days per charge and that Battery Care keeps the battery healthy for four years; EU energy label class A, 51 h 7 min per charge, 1,400 charge cycles
Wired chargingUSB Power Delivery fast charging; no charger included30 W, 50% in about 30 minutes (GSMArena; Sony's UK page couldn't be read); no charger in the box
Wireless chargingQi wireless chargingQi wireless charging; 15 W (GSMArena)
Charges other devicesBattery Share charges other Qi devicesBattery share wirelessly charges other Qi devices
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight197 g200 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.3 mm
Height × width162 × 74 mm162 × 74 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Stylus–No
Materials–Aluminium frame and glass back, both with a fine textured finish inspired by raw ore
ColoursSlate Black, Moss Green, Orchid PurpleGraphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red; Native Gold (16 GB + 1 TB only)
ButtonsTwo-stage camera shutter button; power button with fingerprint sensorTwo-stage shutter button (long press opens the camera); volume and zoom button; power button with fingerprint sensor
Water resistance detailIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistanceIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistance; IPX8 tested in 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes; keep the SIM/microSD tray closed
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor in the power button
SpeakersFront-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby AtmosFull-stage stereo speakers with identical left and right units, full enclosure
Microphones–Main, second and rear voice-priority microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15–
Software updatesFour Android version upgrades and six years of security updates (Sony)Up to four Android version upgrades and six years of security updates (Sony Japan); EU listing promises at least 5 years of updates after the model leaves the market
AI featuresXperia Intelligence, including AI Camerawork and Auto FramingXperia Intelligence (AI Camera Assistant, AI Camerawork, Auto Framing); DSEE Ultimate AI upscaling for music files and streaming; Google Gemini; Circle to Search
In the box–No charger (Sony); GSMArena's review unit came without a USB cable too
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–No
SIMDual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM, or two eSIMs (dual SIM)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7, 2.4/5/6 GHzWi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) with Multi-Link Operation
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, LE Audio and AuracastBluetooth 6.0, LE Audio, Auracast
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps; DisplayPort output up to 4K/60 fps; separate 3.5 mm headphone jackUSB-C with DisplayPort video output and USB-LAN adapter support; 3.5 mm headphone jack

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