OnePlus 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Compare OnePlus 10 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 48MP vs 50MP camera…
OnePlus
10 Pro
$899
6categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VIII
$1,449
9categories won
4 categories tied · 19 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 OnePlus 10 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 10 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.
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.
10 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 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.
10 Pro vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3216Winner | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel density | 526 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 2800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.3x | 7.1xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 24 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | 20 W |
Design
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, Gorilla Glass 5 back, aluminum frame, ceramic camera plate | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12, upgradable to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 10 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $899Winner | $1,449 |
OnePlus 10 Pro
The OnePlus 10 Pro championed flagship photography and charging speed with 2nd-generation Hasselblad color calibration, an ultra-wide 150° camera, QHD+ LTPO2 120Hz display, and 50W wireless SuperVOOC.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
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