Poco F8 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 218g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (97/100 vs 68/100). 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 IV (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (74/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- 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 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 194.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (97/100 vs 68/100).
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 IV (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (74/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
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 IV is a better fit for active users.