Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony
PKR 439,999
88/100 overall
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 May 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 439,999.
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Poco
PKR 289,999
92/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 3.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 150,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,050 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 55W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 439,999 | PKR 289,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 13, 2026. | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm |
| Weight | 197g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5 Inches | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) | 1200 × 2608 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR | AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, |
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 2TB) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama | 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better |
| Selfie camera | 12MP Selfie Camera HDR | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better |
| Video recording | 4K Video Recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | 6.0, Dual Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Color Temperature Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Sony Xperia 1 VIII can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is listed at PKR 439,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 150,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 1 VIII uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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