Sony Xperia 10 VIvsTecno Spark 30 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Tecno Spark 30 Pro wins
Verdict
Tecno Spark 30 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Tecno Spark 30 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 179, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Sony Xperia 10 VI takes Camera — led by camera score (120 pts).
- Too close to call between Tecno Spark 30 Pro and Sony Xperia 10 VI.
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro takes Price — led by price (179 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want…
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 550,000 pts vs 400,000 pts.
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want a sharper screen — 449 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 85 pts.
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want a better camera — 120 pts vs 108 pts.
Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want…
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,700 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 30 W.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a lower price — 179 USD vs 349 USD.
At a glance
- Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if camera matters most. It costs USD 349.
Tecno Spark 30 Pro
Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Lightweight
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Headphone jack
- Mid-range chipset
- 60 Hz display
- 30 W charging
Tecno Spark 30 Pro
- 108 MP camera
- 120 Hz display
- Affordable
- Slow chipset
- 33 W charging
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