Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony
PKR 439,999
85/100 overall
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Tecno Camon 30 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 May 2026.
The short 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.
Tecno Camon 30 5G
Tecno
PKR 69,999
83/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…
you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Tecno Camon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 439,999 | PKR 69,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 13, 2026. | April 2024 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm | Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 197g Better | 199 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5 Inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) | 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR | AMOLED 120Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 14 HIOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB Better | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 2TB) | microSDXC (availability varies by market) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama | 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 Better |
| Selfie camera | 12MP Selfie Camera HDR | 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better |
| Video recording | 4K Video Recording | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging | 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | 5.3 A2DP LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
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.
What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
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).
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