Poco X7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, 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 — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,884,839).
Poco X7 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1884839
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1579
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6100
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Poco X7 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco X7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1884839 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1579 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6100 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $370 | — |
Poco X7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco X7 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Poco X7 Pro by 51.0% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco X7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Poco X7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco X7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco X7 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.