vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII: Which One Should You Buy?
Sony Xperia 1 VII edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Sony Xperia 1 VII wins 3 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedSony Xperia 1 VII8690
- CameraSony Xperia 1 VII8091
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryTie8686
- Displayvivo iQOO Neo8 Pro8986
- ConnectivitySony Xperia 1 VII6590
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo iQOO Neo8 Pro8555
- vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro charges faster120W vs 30W
- vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.5"
- Sony Xperia 1 VII is lighter192 g vs 192.3 g
- Sony Xperia 1 VII has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.3
- vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Sony Xperia 1 VII has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite vs Dimensity 9200+
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Sony Xperia 1 VII wins — BeastScore 85.2/100
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is the better pick for most people thanks to its lighter body (192 g vs 192.3 g) and newer Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.3). The vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (120W vs 30W).
Faster wired charging: 120W vs 30W · More RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro or Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is the better pick for most people thanks to its lighter body (192 g vs 192.3 g) and newer Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.3). The vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (120W vs 30W). BeastScore: vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro 84.8/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII 85.2/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII?
vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Sony Xperia 1 VII has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII compare for speed?
vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro scores 86/100 for performance; Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 90/100.
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