Poco F7 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $500 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 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 2,932,885); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 212g).

The Poco F7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F7 Ultra

Performance 90
Display 90
Camera 71
Battery 84
Portability 48
Value for money 86

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Performance 91
Display 80
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money 52

What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?

  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1295

  • Better camera (71/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2932885
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
  • Lighter: 197g vs 212g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, 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 and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Poco F7 Ultra: The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco F7 Ultra Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2932885 2994112
Geekbench Single 3013 3094
Geekbench Multi 9287 9293
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 800 nits
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 212 g 197 g
Launch price $500 $1295

Camera comparison

Poco F7 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera

Display comparison

Poco F7 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Poco F7 Ultra

  • 5300 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

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

Poco F7 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
82/100
2932885 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +2.0%
2994112 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Poco F7 Ultra by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F7 Ultra

$500

Sony Xperia 1 VII

$1295

Launch price difference: $795. Poco F7 Ultra was $795 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (71/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (84/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Poco F7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.