Poco F8 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $529 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 50/100 (a 29-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 (3,033,306 vs 1,119,714).
Poco F8 Pro
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $1799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Poco F8 Pro scores 29 points higher (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 63/100). 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 — 80/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1644x3840 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $1799 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- 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 Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 170.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1270. Poco F8 Pro was $1270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (70/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (68/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 29 points (79/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.