Sony Xperia 10 VI vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
28.9Performance32.4
35.3Display56.5
40.6Camera30.1
46.4Battery81.9
100Features60
5 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VI6 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+21). Sony Xperia 10 VI 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 10 VI
- Stronger camera score: 41 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 60
- 27% lower weight: 164 g vs 225 g
- 18% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 382 ppi
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 46
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.76 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 449 ppi+18% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | — | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 164 g+27% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+6% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65/IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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