Poco F7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-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 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,180,606); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 220g).

The Poco F7 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Performance 87
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2180606
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Lighter: 200g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 87/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Poco F7 Pro scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 87/100). 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 VIII and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).

Poco F7 Pro: The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2180606 3842882
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 220 g 200 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
2180606 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +43.3%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Poco F7 Pro by 43.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7 Pro
$599
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 87/100).

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 VIII and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Poco F7 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 87/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.