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Reviewers rate the Sony Xperia 1 VIII clearly higher: 70 against 57 for the Vivo X500 Pro Max.
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.
Reviewers split · 3 reviews
Suits buyers who want top photography, a large battery and a bright high-refresh display, and can pay a premium. Trade-offs include a large, heavy body, high price, and possible throttling under sustained load; Trusted Reviews also recommends the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max as more…
| Measure | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 70 | 57 |
2 publications have scored both phones. 1 scored the Sony Xperia 1 VIII higher.
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2026 | October 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,599 | $2,000 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,399 | — |
| Launch price (Europe) | €1,499 | €1,799 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.5″ | 6.9″ |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 7,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 90 W |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 200 g | 225 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP69 |
| Software updates | 4 years | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.