Poco F3 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $370 and $670. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 994,842); the Poco F3 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 218g).
Poco F3
Poco F8 Ultra
- Lighter: 196g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $370 vs $670
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 994842
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco F3 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (64/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F3 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 994842 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $370 | $670 |
Poco F3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F3
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F3 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Poco F3 by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Poco F3 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (90/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (64/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F3 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F3 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco F3 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F3 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.