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; launch prices were $529 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 77/100 (a 2-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 3,024,818).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $1500
- Better camera (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Poco F8 Pro scores 2 points higher (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
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 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $971. Poco F8 Pro was $971 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 2 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 79/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.