Poco M6 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 49/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Poco M6 Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 53
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 205g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 11 points higher (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M6 Plus Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1232200
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 108 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS Android 11
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Poco M6 Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.