Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII has better RAM than Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Sony Xperia 1 VII which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44999 | Rs. 144990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) is Rs. 44999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be May 15, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Sony Xperia 1 VII is Rs. 144990.
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 6.2 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Google's phone has display density of 428 PPI & Sony's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.3% than Sony's phone ~ 86.5%. Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 1 VII has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) has 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Sony Xperia 1 VII's 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera. Sony Xperia 1 VII will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB)'s 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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| Name | Google Pixel 8 (8GB RAM + 256 GB) | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 8 | Xperia 1 VII |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 04, 2023 | May 15, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | |
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.56 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 428 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.3% | ~ 86.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) | eSIM |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3-ƒ/3.5 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ | Zeiss optics |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Mali-GU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5100 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |