Poco F3 vs Poco F8

The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $370 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 994,842).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Poco F3 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $370 vs $499

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 994842
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F3 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F3: The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F3 Poco F8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 994842 3119308
Geekbench Single 1298 3041
Geekbench Multi 3520 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Weight 196 g 205 g
Price $370 $499
Camera comparison
Poco F3
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco F3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Poco F3
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F3 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100
994842 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +68.1%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Poco F3 by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F3
$370
Poco F8
$499

Price difference: $129. Poco F3 is cheaper by $129.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (86/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the Poco F8?

The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F3 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Poco F3 over the Poco F8?

The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.