Poco F8 Ultra vs Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6330); the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $729
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 F8 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Poco F9 Pro by 13.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Poco F9 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (90/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, 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.