Poco F8 vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $499 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 43/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 1,761,879); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 1761879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $499 vs $900
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Poco F8 scores 18 points higher (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Poco F8 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (75/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 187 g | |
| Price | $499 | $900 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 56.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $401. Poco F8 is cheaper by $401.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (65/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (72/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Poco F8 (66/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (75/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 V — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.