Poco F8 Pro vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 79/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6210); the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,024,818); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 238g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 11 points higher (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- 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 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Poco F8 Pro by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (90/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.