Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Sony Xperia Ace 3
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII has better RAM than Sony Xperia Ace 3. In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia Ace 3 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Sony Xperia 1 VIII which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Sony Xperia 1 VIII has more internal memory than Sony Xperia Ace.
| Name | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Ace 3 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.21 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 149990 | Rs. 44990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 13, 2026. The Expected cost of Sony Xperia 1 VIII is Rs. 149990. The cost of Sony Xperia Ace 3 is Rs. 44990.
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Sony Xperia Ace 3's 6.21 inch screen. Sony Xperia 1 VIII has LTPO OLED Screen type where as Sony Xperia Ace 3 has IPS LCD Screen type. Sony Xperia Ace 3 has display density of 457 PPI & Sony Xperia 1 VIII has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Sony Xperia Ace 3 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.3% than Sony Xperia 1 VIII's ~ 86.5%. Sony Xperia 1 VIII has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia Ace 3 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Sony Xperia Ace 3's lower 6 GB RAM. Sony Xperia 1 VIII has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Sony Xperia Ace 3 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII's 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Sony Xperia Ace 3's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Sony Xperia 1 VIII will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Sony Xperia Ace 3's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Sony Xperia Ace 3 |
| General | ||
| Model | Xperia Ace 3 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 13, 2026 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74 x 162 x 8.3 mm | 68.9 x 139.7 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 154 g |
| Colors | Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 457 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | ~ 88.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | HDR | |
| Notch | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 5G (sub-6GHz) / 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 2 x 2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual-pixel PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.9x optical zoom 48 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF | 13 MP + 2 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Zeiss optics | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 660 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |