Poco C40 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 11/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP.
Poco C40
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 204g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 59 points higher (70/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C40 leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (63/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 59 points (70/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C40 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.