Poco F8 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $729 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 43/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 1,761,879); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1761879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $729 vs $900
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 187g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 40 points higher (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 187 g | |
| Price | $729 | $900 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 106.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $171. Poco F8 Ultra is cheaper by $171.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (87/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (77/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (66/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 40 points (83/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.