POCO M7 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
28.9Performance55.2
38.3Display51.4
29Camera55.8
40.3Battery49.1
36Features73.3
3 spec wins — POCO M7 5G9 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and camera (+27). POCO M7 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M7 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 38
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 36
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+6% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 396 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1,862 nits+210% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,804Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 30 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |