Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $529 and $270. 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 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $529
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, 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 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Redmi Note 9 Pro — 28/100; 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 Redmi Note 9 Pro (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (60/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $270 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 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
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 484.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $259. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $259 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (70/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (60/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 38 points (79/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.