Poco F8 Pro vs Poco X8s
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $529 and $437. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 67/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8s has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,124,552 vs 1,464,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Poco X8s
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3124552 vs 1464882
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Poco X8s better?
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 6210 mAh
- Lighter: 187g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $437 vs $529
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Poco X8s, the Poco F8 Pro scores 12 points higher (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Poco X8s — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8s (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8s and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8s and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Poco X8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3124552 | 1464882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1220x2656 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $437 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8s
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2656
- Refresh rate: 120 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 X8s
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Poco X8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Poco X8s by 113.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $92. Poco X8s was $92 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8s (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8s and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8s and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8s — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Poco X8s?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Poco X8s — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Poco X8s?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8s is a better fit for active users.