POCO X8 Power vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
28.9Performance64.4
66.5Display65.7
45.9Camera48.4
83.2Battery49.1
70.7Features70.7
5 spec wins — POCO X8 Power6 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+3). POCO X8 Power still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Power
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 49
- 233% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 30 W
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 13% lower weight: 200 g vs 229 g
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+5% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+100% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+233% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 200 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.3 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
