Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro
64.4Performance20
65.7Display50.5
48.4Camera20.5
49.1Battery40.7
70.7Features46.7
6 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII3 spec wins — TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 33, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and camera (+28). TECNO SPARK Go 3 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 20
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 47
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.78 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | — | 259 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+269% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.9 x | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 30 W+100% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | — |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.1 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |