Poco F5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Poco F5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 64MP vs 52MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5200mAh…
Poco
F5
$379
6categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
10categories won
3 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Poco F5, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F5 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.
Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
F5 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 vs $1399.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
F5 vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F5 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | F5 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | — | 2,950,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10100 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | F5 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MPWinner | 52 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F5 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | F5 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 gWinner | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, lightweight composite plastic frame and back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | F5 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F5 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $1,399 |
Poco F5
The Poco F5 attained cult-classic status in mobile gaming by introducing Qualcomm’s near-flagship Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (Oryon/Cortex-X2 core), 64MP OIS camera, and 120Hz Flow AMOLED display at an astonishing sub-$380 price.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 52MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh