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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Sony Xperia Z3

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SonyXperia 1 VIIISonyXperia Z3
Overview
ReleasedJune 2026September 2014
Display
Screen size6.5″5.2″
Resolution2340 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness396 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeOLED, Full HD+, HDR5.2-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, Live Colour LED and Super-vivid mode
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 801
Memory12 GB – 16 GB3 GB
Storage256 GB, 1 TB16 GB
CPU–Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974AC at 2.5 GHz
GPU–Adreno 330
Storage typemicroSDXC card slot for cards up to 2 TB, in the SIM trayUK D6603 has 16 GB flash; microSDXC slot supports up to 128 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 MP2.2 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 Exmor RS sensor with 25 mm wide-angle G Lens 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/2.02.2 MP Exmor R sensor; 2 MP maximum effective image in 16:9 mode
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 rear video and 1080p front video
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 lensISO 12800 low-light mode for stills, SteadyShot and dedicated camera button
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,100 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 10 hours
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 D6603 white paper lists a 3,100 mAh minimum embedded battery and up to 10 hours of video playback
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 D6603 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 and 20
Satellite messagingNo–
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM, or two eSIMs (dual SIM)Nano-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; 3.5 mm headphone socket with High-Resolution Audio support
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g152 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.3 mm
Height × width162 × 74 mm146 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsAluminium frame and glass back, both with a fine textured finish inspired by raw oreGlass front and back with rounded aluminium frame
ColoursGraphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red; Native Gold (16 GB + 1 TB only)Black, White, Copper, Silver Green
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 water and dust protection, with port covers closed
BiometricsFingerprint sensor in the power button–
SpeakersFull-stage stereo speakers with identical left and right units, full enclosureFront-facing stereo speakers, S-Force Front Surround, DSEE HX and digital noise cancellation with compatible headset
MicrophonesMain, second and rear voice-priority microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launch–Android 4.4 KitKat; PS4 Remote Play announced for the Z3 series
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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