{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sony-xperia-1-viii-vs-tecno-camon-30-5g/", "generated": "2026-08-12T06:36:19+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Tecno Camon 30 5G", "answer": "The Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Tecno Camon 30 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 439,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII", "slug": "sony-xperia-1-viii", "brand": "Sony", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sony/sony-xperia-1-viii/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-09_49_30-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 439999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-18T04:58:53+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 97.8, "camera": 94, "battery": 69.6, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 18, "overall": 84.6 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "May 13, 2026.", "Dimensions": "161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm", "Weight": "197g", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.5 Inches", "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Adreno 840", "Operating system": "Android 16" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB", "Card slot": "microSDXC (up to 2TB)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "12MP Selfie Camera HDR", "Video recording": "4K Video Recording" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable", "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "v5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2" } } }, { "name": "Tecno Camon 30 5G", "slug": "tecno-camon-30-5g", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-30-5g/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_57_16-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 69999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-05T05:10:31+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 62, "camera": 92, "battery": 75.8, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 100, "overall": 83 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "April 2024", "Dimensions": "Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm", "Weight": "199 g", "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz", "Protection": "Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz", "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256", "Operating system": "Android 14 HIOS 14" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported)", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "microSDXC (availability varies by market)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.9 aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary 2 MP Depth Sensor Auxiliary Light Sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode", "Selfie camera": "50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash", "Video recording": "1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.6, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "sony-xperia-1-viii": 97.8, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 62 }, "leader": "sony-xperia-1-viii" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "sony-xperia-1-viii": 94, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 92 }, "leader": "sony-xperia-1-viii" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "sony-xperia-1-viii": 69.6, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 75.8 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "sony-xperia-1-viii": 100, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "sony-xperia-1-viii": 100, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 87.5 }, "leader": "sony-xperia-1-viii" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "sony-xperia-1-viii": 18, "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 370,000 less.", "Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 25W faster.", "Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 512 GB more storage.", "Tecno Camon 30 5G has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon 30 5G?", "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Tecno Camon 30 5G finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?", "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII is listed at PKR 439,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 370,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon 30 5G?", "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 1 VIII uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon 30 5G?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 5G leads on battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 70W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon 30 5G?", "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }