Poco X8 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $469 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 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 2,629,444); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $469 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2629444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (78/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $469 | $1499 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 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 X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 31.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1030. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $1030.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (90/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (78/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.