Oppo A3 Pro 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Oppo A3 Pro 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5100mAh vs…

Oppo

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

11categories won

3 categories tied · 17 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 Oppo A3 Pro 5G, 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 Oppo A3 Pro 5G 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.

🏷️ ValueOppo A3 Pro 5G

Oppo A3 Pro 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $219 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.

Oppo A3 Pro 5G vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Oppo A3 Pro 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Oppo A3 Pro 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.67"	6.5"
Resolution	720 x 1604	1080 x 2340Winner
Pixel density	264 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Oppo A3 Pro 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Oppo A3 Pro 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	6 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	435,000	—
Geekbench multi	2080	—
Maximum RAM	8 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Oppo A3 Pro 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Oppo A3 Pro 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	7.1x
Ultrawide	—	48 MP
Selfie camera	8 MP	24 MPWinner
Max video	1080p@30fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Oppo A3 Pro 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Oppo A3 Pro 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	5,100 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	No	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Oppo A3 Pro 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Oppo A3 Pro 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	186 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	7.68 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP54 / MIL-STD-810H	IP68
Build	360-degree Damage-Proof Armour Body, star texture back, Panda Glass front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Oppo A3 Pro 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Oppo A3 Pro 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
OS updates	2 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	3 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Oppo A3 Pro 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Oppo A3 Pro 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$219Winner	$1,449

Oppo A3 Pro 5G

The Oppo A3 Pro 5G brings military-grade MIL-STD-810H drop protection and anti-drop cushioning to the sub-$220 tier. Features an ultra-slim 7.68mm body, 45W SuperVOOC charging, 1,000 nits 120Hz display with Splash Touch, and 50MP AI primary camera.

Display: 6.67"
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,100mAh

Full Oppo A3 Pro 5G specifications →

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

Full Xperia 1 VIII specifications →