Poco F4 GT vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Poco F4 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $600 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F4 GT leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). 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 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 210g).

The Poco F4 GT is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4 GT
Performance 69
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 58
Portability 47
Value for money 34
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Poco F4 GT better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1303229 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $999

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 210g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F4 GT vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Poco F4 GT scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F4 GT leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 GT leads (58/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco F4 GT — 34/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F4 GT is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F4 GT notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 GT notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco F4 GT (76/100 vs 47/100).

Poco F4 GT: The Poco F4 GT is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F4 GT Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1303229 1119714
Geekbench Single 1675 1488
Geekbench Multi 4453 3373
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 30W
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 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 168 g
Launch price $600 $999
Camera comparison
Poco F4 GT
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Poco F4 GT
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Poco F4 GT
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F4 GT and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F4 GT Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
61/100
1303229 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 -16.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Poco F4 GT leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F4 GT
$600
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999

Launch price difference: $399. Poco F4 GT was $399 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F4 GT is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F4 GT notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (44/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 GT notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (58/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco F4 GT (76/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F4 GT or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Poco F4 GT is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F4 GT and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Poco F4 GT has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F4 GT or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Poco F4 GT leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F4 GT or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Poco F4 GT leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Poco F4 GT over the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Poco F4 GT is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.