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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Sony Xperia Z1

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SonyXperia 1 VIIISonyXperia Z1
Overview
ReleasedJune 2026September 2013
Display
Screen size6.5″5″
Resolution2340 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness396 pixels per inch441 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeOLED, Full HD+, HDR5-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS TFT LCD
Always-on displayAlways show time and info (lock screen setting; includes battery level)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2–
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)X-Reality for mobile picture processing
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 800
Memory12 GB – 16 GB2 GB
Storage256 GB, 1 TB16 GB
CPU–Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974 at 2.2 GHz
GPU–Adreno 330
Storage typemicroSDXC card slot for cards up to 2 TB, in the SIM tray16 GB flash; microSDXC slot supports up to 64 GB
CoolingVapour chamber and heat-spreading sheet–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP20.7 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MPNone
Telephoto camera48 MPNone
Optical zoom2.9×None
Front camera12 MP2 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 stabilisation20.7 MP, 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor, 27 mm ƒ/2.0 G Lens, BIONZ image processing and LED flash
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/2.02 MP camera with 1080p video
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 Framing1080p video; HDR movie mode
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 lensSuperior Auto, burst mode, Social Live and dedicated two-stage camera button
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 W–
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
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 cyclesSony's C6903 white paper lists a 3,000 mAh minimum embedded battery and STAMINA mode
Wired charging30 W, 50% in about 30 minutes (GSMArena; Sony's UK page couldn't be read); no charger in the box–
Wireless chargingQi wireless charging; 15 W (GSMArena)–
Charges other devicesBattery share wirelessly charges other Qi devices–
Connectivity
Mobile network–4G LTE Cat 4; UK C6903 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 20
Satellite messagingNo–
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM, or two eSIMs (dual SIM)Micro-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) with Multi-Link Operation–
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, LE Audio, AuracastBluetooth 4.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C with DisplayPort video output and USB-LAN adapter support; 3.5 mm headphone jackMicro-USB 2.0 with MHL video output; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g170 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.5 mm
Height × width162 × 74 mm144 × 74 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP58
StylusNo–
MaterialsAluminium frame and glass back, both with a fine textured finish inspired by raw oreTempered-glass front and back with one-piece aluminium frame
ColoursGraphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red; Native Gold (16 GB + 1 TB only)Black, White, Purple
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 closedSony specifies IP55/IP58 water and dust protection; freshwater immersion to 1.5 m for up to 30 minutes requires the port covers to be shut
BiometricsFingerprint sensor in the power button–
SpeakersFull-stage stereo speakers with identical left and right units, full enclosureMono loudspeaker; ClearAudio+ and xLoud processing
MicrophonesMain, second and rear voice-priority microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launch–Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
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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