Oppo Find X8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Verdict
The Oppo Find X8 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($999 vs $999), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The Oppo Find X8 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Oppo Find X8 Pro stands out for quad 50mp hasselblad camera system with dual telephoto lenses, while Sony Xperia 5 IV is praised for compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Oppo Find X8 Pro if…
- →Quad 50MP Hasselblad camera system with dual telephoto lenses
- →4K@120fps Dolby Vision video recording is professional-grade
- →5910 mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
Buy the Sony Xperia 5 IV if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g
- →5000 mAh battery in a compact body
- →3.5mm headphone jack
Pros & Cons
Oppo Find X8 Pro
Pros
- Quad 50MP Hasselblad camera system with dual telephoto lenses
- 4K@120fps Dolby Vision video recording is professional-grade
- 5910 mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
- IP69 durability for extreme water and dust resistance
- 4500-nit display brightness is outstanding
Cons
- Expensive at $999 with limited US availability
- ColorOS is improving but still has bloatware tendencies
- 3x zoom falls short of 5x periscope competitors
- Heavy at 215 g with a large camera bump
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g
- 5000 mAh battery in a compact body
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wireless charging added (absent on 5 III)
- Excellent manual camera controls
Cons
- 12 MP cameras feel dated in 2022
- Slow 30W charging
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal issues
- Niche appeal limits accessories and cases
- Auto camera mode behind iPhone and Pixel
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Find X8 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 215 g | 172 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm | 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (LYT-808 sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@120fps Dolby Vision | 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5910 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2780 x 1264 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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