Poco F8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-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 (3,126,402 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1295
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Poco F8 scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Poco F8 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $796. Poco F8 was $796 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Poco F8 (54/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Poco F8 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.