Nothing Phone (1) vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
3categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VIII
$1,449
11categories won
4 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), 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 Phone (1) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Xperia 1 VIII takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.
Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (1) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $469 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.
Phone (1) vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400Winner | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 2800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 6 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 24 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 20 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 g | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $469Winner | $1,449 |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Xperia 1 VIII builds on Sony cinematic heritage with continuous physical optical zoom from 85mm to 170mm, 4K LTPO OLED panel with Bravia AI remastering, and zero AI overprocessing.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh