Poco F8 Pro vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $529 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 41/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Poco M3 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $529
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Poco F8 Pro scores 38 points higher (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100; 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 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 M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 486.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (70/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 38 points (79/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.