Compare Sony Xperia 1 IV Vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

Should you buy Sony Xperia 1 IV or Google Pixel 8 Pro? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Sony Xperia 1 IV starts at ₹ 98,949 and Google Pixel 8 Pro starts at ₹ 106,999.

Sony Xperia 1 IV has screen size of 6.5 inches and Google Pixel 8 Pro has screen size of 6.61 inches. Sony Xperia 1 IV comes up with internal storage of 512 GB and RAM of 12 GB. Google Pixel 8 Pro comes up with internal storage of 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB and RAM of 12GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.7, wide) +12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + 0.3 MP and front camera of 12 MP (f/2.0, wide) whereas latter has primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.9 wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5 telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2 ultrawide) and front camera of 16 MP (f/2.2.

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Sony Xperia 1 IV Vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

SpecificationsSony Xperia 1 IVGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
OSAndroid 12Android 14
Screen Size6.5 inches6.61 inches
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 898+ 5G
RAM12 GB8 GB/12 GB
Internal Storage256 GB/512 GB128 GB/256 GB/512 GB
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Specs Score9269
OSAndroid 12Android 14
Screen Size6.5 inches6.61 inches
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 898+ 5G
RAM12 GB8 GB/12 GB
Internal Storage256 GB/512 GB128 GB/256 GB/512 GB
GENERAL
Colours Black, Violet, WhiteWhite and Black
Sim Single SIM (Nano-SIM or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Nano-SIM + eSIM
Operating System Android 12Android 14
Device type SmartphoneSmartphone
DESIGN
Weight 185 g210 g
DISPLAY
Screen size 6.5 inches6.61 inches
Technology OLED
Screen resolution 1644 x 3840 pixels1440 x 3120 pixels
Pixel Density 643 ppi512 ppi
Aspect Ratio 21:09
Form Factor Touch
Touchscreen Yes with multitouchSuper AMOLED
PERFORMANCE
Chipset Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 898+ 5G
CPU Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 730
RAM 12 GB8 GB/12 GB
STORAGE
Card Slot microSDXCNo
Messaging YesYes
Phonebook YesYes
Internal Storage 256 GB/512 GB128 GB/256 GB/512 GB
CAMERA
Primary camera 12 MP (f/1.7, wide) +12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + 0.3 MP64 MP (f/1.9 wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5 telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2 ultrawide)
Camera Features Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye trackingDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera 12 MP (f/2.0, wide)16 MP (f/2.2
Video Recording 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
MULTIMEDIA
Audio Jack 3.5mm Audio JeckYes
Audio Player YesYes
FM Radio YesYes
Games YesYes
Speakers YesYes
Video Player YesYes
BATTERY
Capacity Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh batteryNon-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
CONNECTIVITY
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
GPRS Yes
Edge Yes
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS Facility Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSYes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
USB USB Type-C 3.2; USB On-The-Go, video outputUSB Type-C 3.1
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NETWORK SUPPORT
3G HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
2G YesYes
5G YesYes
4G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Other Features IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Quick Charging Fast ChargingFast charging 65W, Fast wireless charging 23W
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrumFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer , Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Fingerprint Sensor YesYes, on screen
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Long-lasting battery
  • Great camera set-up
  • Wireless charging
  • Immersive display with a high resolution
  • High brightness rate
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Accessories sold separately

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Detailed Comparison of Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

Design Comparison: Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

Sony Xperia 1 IV comes up with a weight of 185 g whereas Google Pixel 8 Pro weights around 210 g. Thickness of Sony Xperia 1 IV is 7.6 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.9 mm.

Display Comparison: Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

Sony Xperia 1 IV has screen size of 6.5 inches whereas other comes up with 6.61 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1644 x 3840 pixels and 1440 x 3120 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses OLED and latter uses undefined.

Camera Comparison: Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

Sony Xperia 1 IV comes up with primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.7, wide) +12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + 0.3 MP whereas Google Pixel 8 Pro comes up with 64 MP (f/1.9 wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5 telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2 ultrawide). Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking.

Performance Comparison: Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) and Qualcomm Snapdragon 898+ 5G respectively. Sony Xperia 1 IV comes up microSDXC card slot and Google Pixel 8 Pro comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Sony Xperia 1 IV is Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) and used in Google Pixel 8 Pro is Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55).

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Sony Xperia 1 IV or Google Pixel 8 Pro?

Google Pixel 8 Pro has a RAM of 8 GB/12 GB which is higher than Sony Xperia 1 IV which has a RAM of 12 GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Sony Xperia 1 IV or Google Pixel 8 Pro?

Google Pixel 8 Pro is bigger with 6.61 inches screen than Sony Xperia 1 IV that has 6.5 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Sony Xperia 1 IV in the market?

Best alternatives available for Sony Xperia 1 IV are: Apple IPhone 16 plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.