POCO M6 Pro (4G) vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
28.1Performance64.4
47.5Display65.7
44.1Camera48.4
58.4Battery49.1
49.3Features70.7
6 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)4 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and features (+21). POCO M6 Pro (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M6 Pro (4G)
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 49
- 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- 10% lower weight: 179 g vs 200 g
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 49
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 555,354 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Bottom 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Bottom 18% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+123% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+10% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+4% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |