Poco F3 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $370 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 994,842); the Poco F3 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 218g).
Poco F3
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 196g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $370 vs $450
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 994842
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco F3 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F3 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco F3 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 994842 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $370 | $450 |
Poco F3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F3
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F3 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco F3 by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $80. Poco F3 is cheaper by $80.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F3 (90/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco F3 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.