Poco M6 Plus vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 49/100 (a 2-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 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Poco M6 Plus
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 2 points higher (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (76/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (76/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Poco M6 Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.