Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Compare Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
5categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VIII
$1,449
5categories won
9 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) Pro claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3) Pro. Choose the Phone (3) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VIII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3) Pro wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and smooth everyday multitasking.
Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (3) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $799 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 (3) Pro vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412Winner | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 2800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,990,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 10300 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 7.1xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 24 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 20 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $799Winner | $1,449 |
Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
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