Poco F8 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $529 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 79/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 6210); the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,024,818).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $699
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Poco F8 Pro by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Poco F8 Pro was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Poco F8 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.