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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Sony Xperia XZ3

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SonyXperia 1 VIIISonyXperia XZ3
Overview
ReleasedJune 2026October 2018
Display
Screen size6.5″6″
Resolution2340 × 10802880 × 1440
Sharpness396 pixels per inch537 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeOLED, Full HD+, HDR6-inch 18:9 QHD+ HDR OLED with curved edges
Always-on displayAlways show time and info (lock screen setting; includes battery level)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features1–120 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)TRILUMINOS, X-Reality for mobile and HDR up-conversion
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 845
Memory12 GB – 16 GB4 GB
Storage256 GB, 1 TB64 GB
CPU–Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform
Storage typemicroSDXC card slot for cards up to 2 TB, in the SIM tray64 GB UFS memory; microSDXC support up to 512 GB
CoolingVapour chamber and heat-spreading sheet–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP19 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MPNone
Telephoto camera48 MPNone
Optical zoom2.9×None
Front camera12 MP13 MP
Main camera48 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 stabilisation19 MP Motion Eye camera with 1/2.3-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor, 25 mm ƒ/2.0 G Lens and 1.22 μm pixels
Ultra wide camera48 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; 12 MP photos; close-up shooting–
Telephoto camera48 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, ƒ/2.013 MP Exmor RS camera with 23 mm ƒ/1.9 wide-angle lens
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 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 Framing4K HDR rear video, five-axis SteadyShot and 960 fps slow motion in Full HD or HD
Camera featuresAI 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 lensPredictive Capture, hybrid autofocus, triple image sensing and Smart launch
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,330 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 W–
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detailRated 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 cycles3,330 mAh capacity with Smart Stamina and Battery Care
Wired charging30 W, 50% in about 30 minutes (GSMArena; Sony's UK page couldn't be read); no charger in the boxUSB Power Delivery fast charging
Wireless chargingQi wireless charging; 15 W (GSMArena)Qi wireless charging
Charges other devicesBattery share wirelessly charges other Qi devices–
Connectivity
Mobile network–4G LTE Cat 18 with up to 1.2 Gbps downloads
Satellite messagingNo–
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM, or two eSIMs (dual SIM)Nano-SIM; dual-SIM support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) with Multi-Link Operation–
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, LE Audio, AuracastBluetooth 5.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C with DisplayPort video output and USB-LAN adapter support; 3.5 mm headphone jackUSB-C 3.1; USB-C to 3.5 mm audio adapter supported
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g193 g
Thickness8.3 mm9.9 mm
Height × width162 × 74 mm158 × 73 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsAluminium frame and glass back, both with a fine textured finish inspired by raw oreCurved glass front and back with metal frame
ColoursGraphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red; Native Gold (16 GB + 1 TB only)–
ButtonsTwo-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 resistance; IPX8 tested in 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes; keep the SIM/microSD tray closedIP65/IP68 dust and water protection
BiometricsFingerprint sensor in the power buttonRear fingerprint reader
SpeakersFull-stage stereo speakers with identical left and right units, full enclosureFront-facing stereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround, Dynamic Vibration System, LDAC and DSEE HX
MicrophonesMain, second and rear voice-priority microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launch–Android 9 Pie with Side sense gesture interface
Software updatesUp 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 (AI Camera Assistant, AI Camerawork, Auto Framing); DSEE Ultimate AI upscaling for music files and streaming; Google Gemini; Circle to Search–
In the boxNo charger (Sony); GSMArena's review unit came without a USB cable too–

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