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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 9 September 2026 | 2026, May 13 |
| Released | 18 September 2026 | 2026-06-19 |
| Status | Available. Released worldwide on 18 September 2026 | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 (A3714) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G | SA/NSA/Sub6 | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / UMTS / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Aluminum unibody; Ceramic Shield back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), Aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in) | 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) |
| IP Rating | IP68; 6 m for 30 minutes | IPX5 / IPX8 water resistance; IP6X dust resistance |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (US version) | Dual SIM: nano-SIM + eSIM or two eSIMs (UK version) |
| Weight | 211 g | 200 g |
DISPLAY9 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 1000 nits typical; 1600 HDR; 3000 outdoor peak | 788 nits (manual, measured), 1510 nits (auto, measured), 2198 nits (peak, measured) |
| Color | P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Always-on; HDR; True Tone | — |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front |
| Refresh Rate | Adaptive, up to 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1080 × 2340 pixels |
| Screen-to-body | ~89.4% | ~86.5% |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | OLED, Super Retina XDR | HDR OLED |
PLATFORM5 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 6 cores: 2 performance + 4 efficiency | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| GPU | 7 cores | Adreno 840 |
| Neural engine | Dual 16-core | — |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16; four OS upgrades; six years of security updates |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC, up to 2TB |
| Internal | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB (UK version) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS |
| Storage/RAM variants | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB; 12 GB RAM | 256GB (UK version); 12GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Sensor-shift OIS; macro; ProRAW | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens coating, Color spectrum sensor, Eye tracking, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR |
| MAIN CAMERA | 48MP main (f/1.48–f/4.0 variable aperture) + 48MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 48MP telephoto (4x, f/2.8) | 48MP effective main f/1.9 (24mm) + 48MP effective telephoto f/2.8 (70mm) + 48MP effective ultrawide f/2.0 (16mm) |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps (main); external ProRes 4K/120fps | 4K HDR at 24/30/60/120fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 18MP, f/1.9, autofocus | 12MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60fps | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | 3.5mm |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | Stereo |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 (10Gb/s), DisplayPort | USB-C 3.2, 5Gb/s; DisplayPort |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | LiDAR, barometer, gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity, dual ambient light | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4056 mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging Type | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired | USB PD fast charging; Qi wireless; Battery Share |
| Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Non-removable Li-Ion Battery |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION6 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black; Silver; Glacier; Burgundy | Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Gold |
| Compatibility | US model: dual eSIM; no physical SIM slot. Carrier eSIM support required. | — |
| Cooling | Redesigned vapor chamber; three times the surface area of the previous generation | — |
| Environmental | 40% recycled content by mass; fiber-based packaging (Apple) | — |
| Models | A3472 (US) | Xperia 1 VIII 5G |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦2,300,000 (Seller price) | ₦2,400,000 (Stored estimate) |
TESTS1 field
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Endurance | Video playback: up to 36 h; streaming: up to 33 h (Apple manufacturer test) | — |
SECURITY3 fields
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-theft | Find My with Activation Lock when enabled | — |
| Data Protection | Secure Enclave protects cryptographic keys; device passcode protection | — |
| Security | Face ID with TrueDepth facial recognition | Fingerprint sensor |