Poco X8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $389 and $900. Both devices score the same overall rating of 64/100. Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,761,879).
Poco X8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1761879
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $389 vs $900
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 40/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1553
- Lighter: 187g vs 196g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
The Poco X8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 V received the same MobileRank rating — 64/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (66/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 187 g | |
| Price | $389 | $900 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $511. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $511.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (66/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
Both devices scored 64/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 V.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.