Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony
PKR 439,999
87/100 overall
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs vivo V80 Lite
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 May 2026.
The short answer
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The vivo V80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 439,999.
vivo V80 Lite
Vivo
PKR 145,999
69/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSony Xperia 1 VIII takes it by 18 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 294,000 less.
- vivo V80 Lite packs a 2,050 mAh larger battery.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII charges 1W faster.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 768 GB more storage.
- vivo V80 Lite has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…
you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.
Buy the vivo V80 Lite if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | vivo V80 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 439,999 | PKR 145,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 13, 2026. | August 24, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm | 164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White) |
| Weight | 197g | 197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White) |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5 Inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) | 1260 × 2800 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR | AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Schott Xensation Alpha |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB Better | 8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB ) |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better | 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 2TB) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama | Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 12MP Selfie Camera HDR | 32 MP, f/2.0, Wide Better |
| Video recording | 4K Video Recording | Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh, Better |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Better | 44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported. |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS). |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer | Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass. |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or vivo V80 Lite?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. vivo V80 Lite can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is listed at PKR 439,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 294,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or vivo V80 Lite?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 1 VIII uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo V80 Lite, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or vivo V80 Lite?
vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII carries a 5000 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell, with 45W and 44W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or vivo V80 Lite?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm).
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