Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Poco F8 Ultra

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $429 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is noticeably lighter (144g vs 218g).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE 2022
Performance 75
Display 32
Camera 42
Battery 15
Portability 100
Value for money 36
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Apple iPhone SE 2022 better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $729

  • Better portability (100/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2018 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Apple iPhone SE 2022 — 36/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (100/100 vs 49/100).

Apple iPhone SE 2022: The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users.
Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone SE 2022 Poco F8 Ultra
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1418085 3640351
Geekbench Single 2303 3640
Geekbench Multi 5725 11033
Display 4.7" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2018 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 100
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 7 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 144 g 218 g
Launch price $429 $729
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2022
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 7MP
42
camera
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2022
  • 4.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE 2022
  • 2018 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone SE 2022 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone SE 2022 Apple A15 Bionic
51/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +61.0%
3640351 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone SE 2022
$429
Poco F8 Ultra
$729

Launch price difference: $300. Apple iPhone SE 2022 was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (97/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (90/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (100/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE 2022 over the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.