Poco F8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $529 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 51/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Poco F8 Pro scores 28 points higher (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- 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 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 166.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Poco F8 Pro was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (70/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (68/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 28 points (79/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.