Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP…

Motorola

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

8categories won

4 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VIII. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Razr 50 Ultra if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueRazr 50 Ultra

Razr 50 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1449.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Razr 50 Ultra vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Razr 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.9"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2640Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	413 ppi	—
Refresh rate	165 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3000 nitsWinner	2800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Razr 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,490,000	—
Geekbench multi	5240	—
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Razr 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	2x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	—	48 MP
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	24 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps / 1080p at 60/120/240/960fps HDR10+	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Razr 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	4,000 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Razr 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	189 g	192 g
Thickness	7.09 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IPX8	IP68
Build	6000-series aircraft-grade aluminum frame, premium vegan leather back panel, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Razr 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 14 (Hello UI, upgradable to Android 15)	Android 16
OS updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Razr 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n, 2.4/5/6GHz)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,449