Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,050 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 213 g | 192 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | May 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8 Pro is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera. Sony Xperia 1 VI is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) [4, 7, 14] | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020, 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches [1, 2, 4, 8] | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density) [1, 2] | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 [11] | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 [1, 2, 8] | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) [1, 4, 5, 7, 8] | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Security | Titan M2 security coprocessor [4] | — |
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 [1, 2, 3, 4, 8] | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X [2, 3, 4, 8] | — |
| Card slot | No [2, 3] | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF; 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom [1, 4, 7] | 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF; 12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", Dual Pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Magic Editor, Photo Unblur, Real Tone [19] | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR [1, 20] | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF [1, 19] | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9" |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama [19] | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps [20] | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5050 mAh, non-removable [2, 4, 8, 19] | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired (50% in ~30 min), 23W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging [2, 20] | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Wireless, Reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) [3, 7] | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) [1, 2, 3] | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame [11] | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) [11] | — |
| SIM | — | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) / Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD [7] | 5.4, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou [7] | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes [7] | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 [6] | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, USB On-The-Go |
| WLAN | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, October 4 [1, 5] | 2024, May 15 |
| Status | Released 2023, October 12 [2, 3, 10] | Available. Released 2024, June 06 (UK) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8 Pro or Sony Xperia 1 VI?
Google Pixel 8 Pro — 5,050 mAh for the Google Pixel 8 Pro versus 5,000 mAh for the Sony Xperia 1 VI.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8 Pro or Sony Xperia 1 VI?
Sony Xperia 1 VI — 213 g for the Google Pixel 8 Pro versus 192 g for the Sony Xperia 1 VI.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8 Pro or Sony Xperia 1 VI?
Sony Xperia 1 VI — Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8 Pro versus May 2024 for the Sony Xperia 1 VI.
Is the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8 Pro 8/10 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI 8/10.