Poco F7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $399 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 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 2,205,289); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $399 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2205289
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6694
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (82/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco F7 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $399 | $1499 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco F7 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Poco F7 by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1100. Poco F7 is cheaper by $1100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (90/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (63/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (65/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco F7 (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Poco F7 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.