Head to head

Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes it by 19.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 VIII TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 439,999 PKR 104,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 13, 2026. September 4, 2026
Dimensions 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm 162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm
Weight 197g 189 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.5 Inches 6.78-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) 1208 × 2644 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz
GPU Adreno 840 Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 16 Android 16, HiOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB)
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 256GB / 512GB
Card slot microSDXC (up to 2TB) No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 12MP Selfie Camera HDR 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 4K Video Recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable 6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery Better
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging 45W Wired Fast Charging
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 6
Bluetooth v5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared 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 POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

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.

What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.