Poco F8 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $499 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Poco F8 scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1299 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Poco F8 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Poco F8 was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (86/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.