Poco F8 vs Sony Xperia 1

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 8/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3330); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 53 points (61/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Poco F8 scores 53 points higher (61/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (65/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Sony Xperia 1
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 2760000 891237
Geekbench Single 3050 968
Geekbench Multi 9300 2731
Display 6.6" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 178 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100 -209.7%
891237 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 209.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (65/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (32/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (77/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 53 points (61/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Sony Xperia 1?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.