Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
4category wins
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Price coming soon
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Better display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Lighter body
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 3840 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1644 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| PPI | 396 | 643 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 | 82.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 11 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Sony Xperia 1 VIII +143%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Sony Xperia 1 VIII +212%AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII +248%| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,639 | 1,500 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 11,047 | 3,537 |
| AnTuTu | 3,950,082 | 1,135,878 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Other | UFS | — |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, 12-bit RAW, HDR, eye tracking |
| Count | 3 | 4 |
| Depth | — | 0.3 MP, (depth) |
| periscope telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 70mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 50mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2, 16mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 30 | 30 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162 | 166 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Other | IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 211 |
| Width (mm) | 74 | 72 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, May 13 | 2021, October 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, June 19 | Available. Released 2021, December 02 |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Other | Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Dynamic vibration system Snapdragon Sound | — |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Pro-I |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Other | Native Sony Alpha camera support | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Sony Xperia Pro-I are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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