Poco M6 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 32/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.
Poco M6 Plus
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 38 points higher (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 38 points (70/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Plus or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.