POCO M7 Pro 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
44.6Performance64.4
58.1Display65.7
43.4Camera48.4
53.5Battery49.1
86.7Features70.7
7 spec wins — POCO M7 Pro 5G1 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 53.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and display (+8). POCO M7 Pro 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 43
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,100 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 92 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 661,238Bottom 14% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 253,348Bottom 15% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 58,764Bottom 15% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 148,851Bottom 19% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 200,275Bottom 14% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+50% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+5% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+4% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |