Poco F7 vs Poco X8
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $399 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 55/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,263,357 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Poco X8
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2263357 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $389 vs $399
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Poco X8, the Poco F7 scores 11 points higher (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, Poco X8 — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco X8 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Poco X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2263357 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8340 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $389 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Poco X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Poco X8 by 172.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Poco X8 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco X8 (81/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Poco X8?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Poco X8?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Poco X8 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Poco X8?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Poco X8?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.