Poco F4 GT vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Poco F4 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $600 and $1299. Both devices score the same overall rating of 60/100. Key differences: the Poco F4 GT has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F4 GT is faster in AnTuTu (1,303,229 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4 GT
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Poco F4 GT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1303229 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1299
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco F4 GT and the Sony Xperia 1 III received the same MobileRank rating — 60/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 GT leads (58/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F4 GT — 34/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F4 GT and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Poco F4 GT are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 GT notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco F4 GT (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F4 GT | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1303229 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F4 GT
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F4 GT
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F4 GT
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F4 GT and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F4 GT leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Poco F4 GT was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F4 GT and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Poco F4 GT are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 GT notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (58/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco F4 GT (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F4 GT or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
Both devices scored 60/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco F4 GT (68/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F4 GT and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F4 GT has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Should you choose the Poco F4 GT over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F4 GT is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.