Poco F8 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $499 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Sony Xperia Pro-I
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
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Poco F8 scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). 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 Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Pro-I (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 175.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1300. Poco F8 was $1300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 24 points (74/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.