Poco F8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,760,000).
Poco F8
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco F8 (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $499 | $1499 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco F8 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Poco F8 by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1000. Poco F8 is cheaper by $1000.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco F8 (90/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (63/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Poco F8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.