Poco F8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $529 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,033,306).
Poco F8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $529 vs $1499
- Better camera (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (73/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3033306
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Poco F8 Pro scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $529 | $1499 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Poco F8 Pro by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $970. Poco F8 Pro is cheaper by $970.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (90/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (66/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.