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POCO X3 NFC vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VI
55.2Inno Score
23.6Performance55.2
60.2Display51.4
34.2Camera55.8
49.4Battery49.1
44Features73.3
6 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC10 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and features (+29). POCO X3 NFC still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 51
  • 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
  • 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 24
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 44
  • 249% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 1,950
  • 204% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,250 vs 740

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSony Xperia 1 VI
Screen size6.67 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO OLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,862 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSony Xperia 1 VI
ChipsetSnapdragon 732GSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu410,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)740Bottom 16%2,250+204%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950Bottom 14%6,804+249%Top 25%
Wild Life Extreme stability—52 %Bottom 9%
RAM (max)6 GB16 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSony Xperia 1 VI
Main camera64 MP+33%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Ultra-wide13 MP+8%12 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—7.1 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@120fps
Front camera20 MP+67%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSony Xperia 1 VI
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+10%30 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSony Xperia 1 VI
Weight215 g192 g+11%
Thickness9.4 mm8.2 mm+13%
IP ratingIP53IP65/IP68
Frame materialPlasticMetal

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSony Xperia 1 VI
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSony Xperia 1 VI
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 14
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSony Xperia 1 VI
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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