Poco F8 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (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 (3,126,402 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Poco F8 scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco F8 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 175.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Poco F8 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (86/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco F8 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.