Poco F8 Ultra vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $729 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Poco M3 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $729
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 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 M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 608.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $529. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $529 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
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.