Poco F9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Poco F9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP vs 52MP…
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
8categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
10categories won
4 categories tied · 22 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 F9 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the F9 Pro takes the lead, while the Xperia 1 VII is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F9 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F9 Pro wins on endurance with 6,330 mAh and 100W fast charging.
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.
F9 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 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.
F9 Pro vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F9 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1156 x 2510 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 2600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | F9 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | 2,950,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | 10100Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | F9 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MPWinner | 52 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | 3.5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | — | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F9 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,330 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | F9 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | F9 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F9 Pro | 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 | $699Winner | $1,399 |
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh
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