Poco X8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $350 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 52/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,119,714).
Poco X8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1299
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Poco X8 Pro scores 12 points higher (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, 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 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1299 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $949. Poco X8 Pro was $949 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.