Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

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

Starting priceN/A
Memory12GB / 256GB
Battery5000 mAh
Starting priceN/A
Memory12GB / 128GB
Battery5050 mAh
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The important differences at a glance

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

Based on listed specifications
Benchmark performanceSony Xperia 1 VI52% higher listed benchmark score
Battery capacityGoogle Pixel 8 Pro5,050 mAh listed capacity
Main camera resolutionGoogle Pixel 8 Pro50 MP main camera
Lighter bodySony Xperia 1 VI21 g lighter

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specifications side by side

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SpecificationSony Xperia 1 VIGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
Variants & Pricing
All VariantsGLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, BlackGLOBAL: 12GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: No, Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint | GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: No, Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint | GLOBAL: 12GB / 512GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: No, Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
PriceN/AN/A
PTA ApprovedN/AN/A
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB128GB
Card SlotYesNo
ColorsPlatinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, BlackObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
AvailabilityYesNo
CurrencyUSDUSD
Basic
Launch Date2024-05-152023-10-04
Security Updates Until2028-01-01N/A
Upcoming DeviceNoNo
StatusAvailableDiscontinued
ManufacturerSonyGoogle
Warranty1 Year1 year
Official WebsiteN/AN/A
OSAndroid 16Android
Android VersionAndroid 14Android 14
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Google Tensor G3
CPUOcta-core (3.3GHz + 3.2GHz + 3.0GHz + 2.3GHz)Octa-core
GPUAdreno 750Immortalis-G715
BenchmarkAnTuTuAnTuTu
Benchmark Score20965811383613
Benchmark RemarksFlagship Sony device with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, professional-grade camera system, and BRAVIA OLED displayGoogle flagship with Tensor G3, 120Hz LTPO display and advanced AI-powered camera system
Display
Size6.5 inches6.7 inches
TypeHDR OLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, DCI-P3, BRAVIA displayLTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2400 nits peak
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1344 x 2992 pixels
PPI Density~396489
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
Body
Dimensions162 x 74 x 8.2 mm162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm
Weight192 g213 g
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)Nano-SIM + eSIM
IP RatingIP65/IP68IP68
Battery
Battery5000 mAh5050 mAh
ChargingUSB Power Delivery fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging30W wired, wireless charging, reverse wireless
Camera
Back Camera48 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) + 48 MP, f/1.95 (ultrawide) + 48 MP, f/2.8 (telephoto, OIS)
Front Camera12 MP, f/2.010.5 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide, AF)
Back Camera Count33
Front Camera Count11
Back Video4K@24/30/60/120fps4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps
Front Video4K4K@60fps
Back FlashYesYes
Front FlashYesNo
Camera FeaturesZEISS optics, HDR, Night mode, Real-time Eye AF, Object tracking, OIS, Hybrid zoomHDR, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Portrait, Panorama, Macro Focus, Super Res Zoom
ZoomUp to 21.3x hybrid zoom5x optical zoom, up to 30x digital zoom
Connectivity
Network2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5GGSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G
SIM TypeNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-FiWi-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)
Bluetooth5.45.3
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
NFCYesYes
InfraredNoNo
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C (USB 3.2)USB Type-C (USB 3.2)
Sensors
FingerprintSide-mounted fingerprint sensorFingerprint (under display)
OthersAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensoraccelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass, barometer, temperature sensor

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