Poco F7 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $399 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 44/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $399 vs $799
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 215g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Poco F7 scores 7 points higher (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Poco F7 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $399 | $799 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Poco F7 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (40/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Poco F7 (56/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (85/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco F7 edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.