Poco F9 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-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 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1135878
- 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
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Poco F9 Pro scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1135878 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 184.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Poco F9 Pro was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (74/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (84/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I is a better fit for active users.