Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) vs Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
23
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.2"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
11mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Nona-core
4575
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
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6 Advantages 
29 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| Model | Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3223 Single-Sim, Sony Redwood SS | Google Pixel 8 G9BQD |
| Country or region available |   Canada, USA | Canada, USA |
| Brand | Sony | |
| Release date | 5/1/2017 | 10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in) | 70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in) |
| Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | OLED |
| Screen size | 6" inches | 6.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 367 PPI | 424 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 15 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (24GB available) | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66) | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 23 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF |
| Main camera resolution | 5520x4144 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/1.31" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.2µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 11 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4616x3464 pixels | 4064x2648 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 23mm (lens) | 20mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2700 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 16.3 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 708 hours (29.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera | • Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |