Poco X8 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $469 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 34/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (65/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $469 | $449 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 193.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (65/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (77/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (90/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 28 points (62/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.