Poco X7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $369 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco X7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,884,839 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 195g).
Poco X7 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 1884839 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $369 vs $999
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 195g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Poco X7 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Poco X7 Pro scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco X7 Pro — 68/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Poco X7 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (76/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Poco X7 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1884839 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1579 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6100 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $369 | $999 |
Poco X7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X7 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X7 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $630. Poco X7 Pro was $630 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Poco X7 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (65/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (76/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Poco X7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco X7 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco X7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Poco X7 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.