Poco X4 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco X4 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $300 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 33/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 592,015).
Poco X4 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $300 vs $1499
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco X4 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 37 points higher (70/100 vs 33/100). 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 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X4 Pro leads (89/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco X4 Pro (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 Pro (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). 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 X4 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (89/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Poco X4 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $300 | $1499 |
Poco X4 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X4 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X4 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco X4 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Poco X4 Pro by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1199. Poco X4 Pro is cheaper by $1199.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco X4 Pro (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 Pro (63/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
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 X4 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (89/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Poco X4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco X4 Pro by 37 points (70/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X4 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco X4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X4 Pro 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 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco X4 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.