Motorola S50 Neo vs Poco F9 Pro
The Motorola S50 Neo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 617,626); the Motorola S50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola S50 Neo
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Motorola S50 Neo better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 206g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola S50 Neo vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola S50 Neo | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola S50 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola S50 Neo and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Motorola S50 Neo by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola S50 Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (95/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (84/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola S50 Neo and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Motorola S50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola S50 Neo over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.