Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4310mAh…

Motorola

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

7categories won

4 categories tied · 19 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 ThinkPhone 25, 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 Motorola ThinkPhone 25 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.

🏷️ ValueMotorola ThinkPhone 25

Motorola ThinkPhone 25 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 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.

Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.36"	6.5"
Resolution	1220 x 2670Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	462 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3000 nitsWinner	2800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	725,000	—
Geekbench multi	3120	—
Maximum RAM	8 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	13 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	24 MP
Max video	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	4,310 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	68 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	171 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	8.1 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68 / MIL-STD-810H	IP68
Build	Aramid fiber back, aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
OS updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	6 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$499Winner	$1,449