Poco X4 NFC vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 34/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP.
Poco X4 NFC
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 207g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Poco X4 NFC vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 36 points higher (70/100 vs 34/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (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 X4 NFC (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Poco X4 NFC | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Poco X4 NFC
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X4 NFC
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X4 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco X4 NFC
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (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 X4 NFC (63/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Poco X4 NFC or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC by 36 points (70/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X4 NFC and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco X4 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X4 NFC or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X4 NFC or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X4 NFC over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.