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).

Both devices scored the same rating of 60/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F4 GT

Performance 68
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 58
Portability 47
Value for money 34

Sony Xperia 1 III

Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 30

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).

Poco F4 GT: The Poco F4 GT is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.

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
44
camera

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Poco F4 GT

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Poco F4 GT

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F4 GT and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F4 GT Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60/100
1303229 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 -5.8%
1232200 AnTuTu

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

Poco F4 GT

$600

Sony Xperia 1 III

$1299

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.