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; estimated prices are $729 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 44/100 (a 39-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 (3,640,351 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $729 vs $799
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 39 points higher (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (87/100 vs 18/100). 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 5 IV (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $729 | $799 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
- No wireless charging
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 193.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $70. Poco F8 Ultra is cheaper by $70.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (87/100 vs 18/100).
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 5 IV (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (85/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
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 39 points (83/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
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 (87/100 vs 18/100).
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. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.