Poco F8 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $729 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-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 (3,640,351 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 218g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (76/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $999 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- 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 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 225.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $270. Poco F8 Ultra was $270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (97/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (85/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (76/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III is a better fit for active users.