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 — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-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 (1,977,887 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1299
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Poco X8 Pro scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (60/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 60/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1977887 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
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 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $949. Poco X8 Pro was $949 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (60/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 65/100).
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.