POCO X5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
23.6Performance55.2
44.8Display51.4
29.8Camera55.8
47.8Battery49.1
44Features73.3
5 spec wins — POCO X510 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and features (+29). POCO X5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 44
- 238% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 2,013
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,862 nits+107% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 411,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906Bottom 22% | 2,250+148%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013Bottom 19% | 6,804+238%Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+10% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+2% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |