Apple iPhone 8 (64GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 8 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2017 10:22 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 11:01 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X Apple iPhone 8 (64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) Compare Apple iPhone 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 (64GB)	vs	18 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
750x1334 pixels	vs	+2160x3840 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+801 PPI146% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.5"17% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 19.2MP60% Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP81% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1821 mAh	vs	+3230 mAh77% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

34 Common items in both devices

64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+27 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Other model names	iPhone 8 A1863 (CDMA), iPhone 8 A1905 (GSM)	Xperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), USA
Brand	Apple	Sony
Release date	9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)	2160x3840 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	801 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating	HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
System version	iOS 11	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 16	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (3-Core)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 237594 (v7) Geekbench: 10214 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1864 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1864 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1897 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1821 mAh	3230 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri	• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered