Poco F8 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $729 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (65/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 196.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Poco F8 Ultra was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (65/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.