Poco F7 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $399 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1299
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Poco F7 scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco F7 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Poco F7 was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco F7 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F7 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.