Poco F8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 64/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 2,096,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Poco F8 Pro scores 15 points higher (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (70/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.