Poco F8 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 67/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F8

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 70

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Performance 68
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 74
Value for money —

What makes Poco F8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1242193
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?

  • Lighter: 172g vs 205g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Poco F8 scores 7 points higher (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Poco F8 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco F8 Sony Xperia 5 IV
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3126402 1242193
Geekbench Single 3013 1662
Geekbench Multi 9287 4188
Display 6.6" OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W —
DXOMark (camera) — 119
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
NFC — yes
Protection — IP65
Dimensions — 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 172 g
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Poco F8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Poco F8

  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Poco F8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100 -151.7%
1242193 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 151.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F8

$499

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (91/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Poco F8 (56/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Poco F8 edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.