Sony Xperia 1 VIII / Google Pixel 8 Pro

Sony Xperia 1 VIII: XQ-GE54 · 12 GB / 256 GB

Google Pixel 8 Pro: Pixel 8 Pro (2023); 12 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB (1 TB in the US). Model number GC3VE, G1MNW or GE9DP depending on market. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 Pro are separate models.

Specification	Sony Xperia 1 VIII	Google Pixel 8 Pro
Release year	2026	2023
Announcement	13 May 2026 Sony	—
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Sony	Google Tensor G3; Titan M2 security coprocessor Tensor G3 includes a TPU that accelerates on-device AI models. Titan M2 is a separate security chip that protects the lock screen and encryption keys. Google
Memory / storage	12 GB RAM / 256 GB UFS Sony	—
Expansion	microSDXC; up to 2 TB Sony	—
Display	6.5-inch OLED · 1080 × 2340 · 19.5:9 Sony	6.7-inch (170 mm) Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992 at 489 PPI; 20:9; Smooth Display (1–120 Hz) An LTPO panel can drop the refresh rate as low as 1 Hz for static content, saving power with the always-on display and while reading, and rises to 120 Hz for motion. Google notes it is not available for all apps or content. Because the corners are rounded, the actual viewable area is less than 6.7 inches. Google
Refresh rate	Up to 120 Hz Sony	—
Front / rear glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 / Victus Sony	—
Resistance rating	IPX5 / IPX8; IP6X Laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent. Sony	—
Main camera	24 mm equivalent · f/1.9 · 1/1.35-inch Exmor T · 48 MP effective Sony	—
Telephoto	70 mm equivalent · f/2.8 · 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS 48 MP effective sensor; 12 MP photo recording. Sony	—
Ultrawide	16 mm equivalent · f/2 · 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS 48 MP effective sensor; 12 MP photo recording. Sony	—
Front camera	12 MP · f/2 · 1/2.9-inch Sony	10.5 MP dual PD (ƒ/2.2, 95°, autofocus) The standard Pixel 8 has a fixed-focus front camera; the autofocus on the 8 Pro keeps close selfies sharp. Google
Video	4K HDR; 24/30/60/120 fps Sony	Rear: 4K and 1080p at 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR; front: 4K at 24/30/60 fps; Video Boost and Night Sight Video; slow motion up to 240 fps; digital zoom up to 20x Video Boost uploads video to Google’s servers to reprocess colour, lighting and stabilisation; it needs the Google Photos app and the result is not instant. Night Sight Video uses this processing in low light. Google
Photo formats	JPEG and RAW DNG Sony	—
Battery	5000 mAh Sony	—
Charging	USB PD; Qi; Battery Share Sony	—
USB	USB-C · USB 3.2 5 Gbit/s; DisplayPort 4K/60 output Sony	—
SIM	nanoSIM + eSIM or two eSIMs Sony	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC Sony	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be; 2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO; US, CA, UK, EU, AU); Bluetooth 5.3; Ultra-Wideband; NFC; Google Cast Wi-Fi 6E is listed in Japan and Wi-Fi 6 in Taiwan, Singapore and India. Ultra-Wideband measures direction and distance to compatible devices. Google
Audio	3.5 mm headphone jack; stereo speakers Sony	—
Launch system / support	Android 16; up to 4 OS upgrades and 6 years of security Sony	—
Dimensions / weight	162 × 74 × 8.3 mm; 200 g Sony	—
Brightness and contrast	—	Up to 1,600 nits (HDR) and up to 2,400 nits (peak); >1,000,000:1 contrast; HDR support, full 24-bit colour Google measures the HDR figure at a 100% on-pixel ratio and the peak figure at a 5% on-pixel ratio; 2,400 nits is a ceiling for small bright areas. Google
Front and back glass	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass; matte Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back; polished aluminium frame The matte back shows fewer fingerprints; the standard Pixel 8 has a polished back and a matte frame. Google
Memory and storage	—	12 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 128, 256 or 512 GB UFS 3.1 (also 1 TB in the US) Storage options vary by region and channel; there is no memory card slot. Google
Rear cameras	—	50 MP Octa PD wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.31", 82°); 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide (ƒ/1.95, 125.5°, autofocus); 48 MP Quad PD telephoto (ƒ/2.8, 21.8°, 5x optical); Super Res Zoom up to 30x Optical and electronic stabilisation work together on the wide and telephoto cameras. Zoom beyond 5x is digital. Pro controls allow manual shutter, ISO and focus and high-resolution (50 MP) shots. A multi-zone laser autofocus sensor helps focus in low light. Google
Temperature sensor	—	Contactless temperature sensor in the rear camera bar Google says the sensor can measure the temperature of an object, such as a pan or milk in a baby’s bottle. Google said it applied to the FDA for body-temperature use; that use depends on the country. Google
Battery and charging	—	5,050 mAh typical (4,950 mAh minimum); up to 30 W wired, about 50% in 30 minutes; Qi wireless (23 W on Pixel Stand 2nd gen, 12 W on Qi EPP); Battery Share Google quotes beyond 24-hour battery life and up to 72 hours in Extreme Battery Saver (many features including 5G off). Figures use the separately sold Google 30 W USB-C charger (USB-PD 3.0 PPS). Battery Share significantly reduces the phone’s battery life. Google
Cellular and SIM	—	5G sub-6 model GC3VE; mmWave + sub-6 model G1MNW; Japan model GE9DP (FeliCa); single nano-SIM + eSIM eSIM support depends on the operator. Google
Port and audio	—	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2; stereo speakers; three microphones; spatial audio The bundled cable runs at USB 2.0 speed. There is no headphone jack. A Quick Switch adapter is in the box. Google
Location and sensors	—	Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou); proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature; under-display fingerprint and Face Unlock Google
Operating system and updates	—	Android; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The period counts from when the device first became available on the US Google Store (12 October 2023). Google
Durability	—	IP68 dust and water resistance (IEC 60529) Resistance can diminish over time; liquid damage voids the warranty. Google
Size and weight	—	162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm; 213 g Google
Colours	—	Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint Colour availability varies by region. Google
Warranty	—	US, CA, JP, TW, IN, SG: 1 year; EU, UK, AU: 2 years Google