Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
72.6Performance32.4
50Display56.5
63.5Camera30.1
49.1Battery81.9
78.7Features60
10 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII7 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VII wins this phone face-off, 62.1 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+40) and camera (+33). Tecno Pova 8 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 213% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,129 vs 2,914
- 200% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,003 vs 1,001
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 49
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 55% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 99 % vs 64 %
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.76 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+4% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,655 nits+74% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,003+200%Top 13% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,129+213%Top 14% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 64 %Bottom 28% | 99 %+55%Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 7.1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@120fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+12% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65/IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |