Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Google Pixel 8

Compare Sony Xperia 1 VI and Google Pixel 8 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Sony Xperia 1 VI

Android 16

Starting priceN/A

Memory12GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

Google Pixel 8

Android

Starting priceRs. 53,500

Memory8GB / 128GB

Battery4575 mAh

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Sony Xperia 1 VI and Google Pixel 8 lead in different areas, so the better choice depends on what matters to you.

Based on listed specifications

Benchmark performanceSony Xperia 1 VI45% higher listed benchmark score

Battery capacitySony Xperia 1 VI5,000 mAh listed capacity

Main camera resolutionGoogle Pixel 850 MP main camera

Lighter bodyGoogle Pixel 85 g lighter

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Specification	Sony Xperia 1 VI	Google Pixel 8
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black	PK: 8GB / 128GB, Rs. 53,500, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: No, Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: No, Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Price	N/A	Rs. 53,500
PTA Approved	N/A	Yes
RAM	12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black	Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Availability	Yes	No
Currency	USD	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2024-05-15	2023-10-04
Security Updates Until	2028-01-01	N/A
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Discontinued
Manufacturer	Sony	Google
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year
Official Website	N/A	N/A
OS	Android 16	Android
Android Version	Android 14	Android 14
Performance
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Google Tensor G3
CPU	Octa-core (3.3GHz + 3.2GHz + 3.0GHz + 2.3GHz)	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 750	Immortalis-G715
Benchmark	AnTuTu	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	2096581	1443431
Benchmark Remarks	Flagship Sony device with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, professional-grade camera system, and BRAVIA OLED display	Compact Google flagship with Tensor G3, strong AI features and 120Hz OLED display
Display
Size	6.5 inches	6.2 inches
Type	HDR OLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, DCI-P3, BRAVIA display	OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits peak
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels	1080 x 2400 pixels
PPI Density	~396	428
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	162 x 74 x 8.2 mm	150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	192 g	187 g
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)	Nano-SIM + eSIM
IP Rating	IP65/IP68	IP68
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	4575 mAh
Charging	USB Power Delivery fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging	30W wired, wireless charging, reverse wireless
Camera
Back Camera	48 MP, f/1.9 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.3–f/3.5 (telephoto, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)	50 MP, f/1.68 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
Front Camera	12 MP, f/2.0	10.5 MP, f/2.2
Back Camera Count	3	2
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	4K@24/30/60/120fps	4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps
Front Video	4K	4K@60fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	Yes	No
Camera Features	ZEISS optics, HDR, Night mode, Real-time Eye AF, Object tracking, OIS, Hybrid zoom	HDR, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Portrait, Panorama, Macro Focus, Super Res Zoom
Zoom	Up to 21.3x hybrid zoom	Up to 8x digital zoom
Connectivity
Network	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G	GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
GPS	A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C (USB 3.2)	USB Type-C (USB 3.2)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor	Fingerprint (under display)
Others	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor	accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass, barometer