Poco F9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Poco F9 Pro scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 144.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
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 IV is a better fit for active users.