Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Wired charging speed
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Xperia 1 VIII
AnTuTu benchmark (3,210,596 pts)
WinsDisplay
Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size (6.5")
WinsWeight
Xperia 5 V
Total weight (182g)
WinsValue
Xperia 5 V
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Xperia 1 VIII | Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.1" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,520 | |
| LTPO OLED | OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 2.9x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), Native Sony Alpha camera support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Native Sony Alpha camera support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 3,210,596 | 946,039 | |
| 9,278 | — | |
| 6,962 | — | |
| 16 GB | 8 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 30W | 30W | |
| 15W | Yes | |
Build | ||
| 200g | 182g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.6mm | |
| Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, Victus back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Sony Xperia 5 V
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Sony Xperia 5 V
Highest resolution main camera.