Poco F7 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 212g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (76/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 158.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Poco F7 Ultra was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (71/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (84/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (76/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
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 5 III is a better fit for active users.