Poco X8 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $469 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $1299
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (65/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $1299 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 134.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $830. Poco X8 Pro Max was $830 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (65/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.