Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+
64.4Performance28.9
65.7Display45.4
48.4Camera39
49.1Battery47.8
70.7Features60
2 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII6 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and display (+20). TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ 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 29
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
- 10% lower weight: 179 g vs 200 g
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.78 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | — | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP+125% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.75 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.9 x | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 33 W+10% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 179 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.6 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP65/IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
Software
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 (HiOS 13.6) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
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