Poco X8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $389 and $471. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Cheaper: $389 vs $471
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 40/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 196g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Poco X8 Pro scores 9 points higher (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 56/100). 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, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (66/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $389 | $471 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 121.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $82. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $82.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (76/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (76/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (66/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.