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Reviewers rate the Sony Xperia 1 VIII clearly higher: 70 against 60 for the Motorola Moto G87.
Some disagreement · 5 reviews
Suits Sony fans who want a distinctive design, a headphone jack, microSD storage and strong camera hardware. The main trade-offs are weak battery life, slow 30W charging, uneven performance and a high price.
| Measure | Motorola Moto G87 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 60 | 70 |
One publication has scored both phones. 1 scored the Sony Xperia 1 VIII higher.
| Spec | Motorola Moto G87 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2026 | June 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | — | $1,599 |
| Launch price (UK) | £350 | £1,399 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €399 | €1,499 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.8″ | 6.5″ |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | Yes |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 30 W |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 183 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP69 | IP68 |
| Software updates | — | 4 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.