{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sony-xperia-1-viii-vs-sony-xperia-10-vii/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T05:33:47+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Sony Xperia 10 VII",
    "answer": "The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Sony Xperia 10 VII still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is the cheaper of the two at PKR 165,999 against PKR 439,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII",
            "slug": "sony-xperia-1-viii",
            "brand": "Sony",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sony/sony-xperia-1-viii/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-09_49_30-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 439999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-18T04:58:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 47.1,
                "overall": 87.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 13, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "197g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP Selfie Camera HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Sony Xperia 10 VII",
            "slug": "sony-xperia-10-vii",
            "brand": "Sony",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sony/sony-xperia-10-vii/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-26-2026-11_39_50-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 165999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-04T06:17:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 65.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025",
                    "Dimensions": "155 x 68 x 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "160 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2520 pixels (~449 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) 8 MP, f/2.2 (telephoto), 2x optical zoom LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0 (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps3.5mm Jack"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "30W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "sony-xperia-1-viii",
        "margin": 11.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 97.8,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 58.8
                },
                "leader": "sony-xperia-1-viii"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 94,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 94
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 69.6,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 65.8
                },
                "leader": "sony-xperia-1-viii"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 100,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 100,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 50
                },
                "leader": "sony-xperia-1-viii"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 47.1,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 100
                },
                "leader": "sony-xperia-10-vii"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Sony Xperia 10 VII costs PKR 274,000 less.",
        "Sony Xperia 1 VIII charges 15W faster.",
        "Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Sony Xperia 10 VII?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Sony Xperia 10 VII can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Sony Xperia 10 VII in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII is listed at PKR 439,999 and Sony Xperia 10 VII at PKR 165,999. That makes Sony Xperia 10 VII cheaper by PKR 274,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Sony Xperia 10 VII?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII carries a 5000 mAh cell and Sony Xperia 10 VII a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 30W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Sony Xperia 10 VII?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 while Sony Xperia 10 VII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}