Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
64.4Performance46.7
65.7Display81.7
48.4Camera31.6
49.1Battery67.2
70.7Features60
3 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII9 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 56.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and camera (+17). TECNO POVA 7 Pro 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 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 66
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 49
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 30 W vs 15 W
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.78 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | — | 440 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.9 x | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 30 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP65/IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+300% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
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