{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sony-xperia-1-viii-vs-tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T20:44:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition",
    "answer": "The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 104,999 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": 94,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 34.8,
                "overall": 85.3
            },
            "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 POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-11_03_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 104999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T06:13:35+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 63.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 66.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1208 × 2644 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby,",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "sony-xperia-1-viii",
        "margin": 19.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 94,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 13
                },
                "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-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 63.9
                },
                "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-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 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-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 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": 34.8,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition costs PKR 335,000 less.",
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII is listed at PKR 439,999 and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition at PKR 104,999. That makes TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition cheaper by PKR 335,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "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 POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads on battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII carries a 5000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition a 6500 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "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 POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}