Poco X4 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Poco X4 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X4 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Poco X4 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1295
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2101
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X4 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco X4 Pro — 42/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Poco X4 Pro (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Poco X4 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Poco X4 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X4 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.1×8.1 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Poco X4 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco X4 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X4 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X4 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Poco X4 Pro by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $995. Poco X4 Pro was $995 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Poco X4 Pro (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Poco X4 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Poco X4 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Poco X4 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X4 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Poco X4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco X4 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.