Poco F9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Poco F9 Pro scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 162.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Poco F9 Pro was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.