Poco F9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1295
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Poco F9 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 7.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $596. Poco F9 Pro was $596 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (74/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
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 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.