Poco F9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- 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 $1500
- Better camera (74/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3228426
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Poco F9 Pro scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). 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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Poco F9 Pro by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $801. Poco F9 Pro was $801 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.