Poco F7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,301,212).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1295
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2301212
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 6511
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F7 Pro — 56/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2301212 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Poco F7 Pro by 23.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $796. Poco F7 Pro was $796 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (54/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Poco F7 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.