Poco F9 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco F9 Ultra (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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 77/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 8050 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
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 238g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 13 points higher (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 8.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (91/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (56/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.