Poco F8 Ultra vs Poco M5
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $729 and $170. 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 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 552,286); the Poco M5 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Poco M5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $729
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Poco M5, 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Poco M5 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100.
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $170 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Poco M5 by 559.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $559. Poco M5 was $559 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100.
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Poco M5?
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 M5 is a better fit for everyday use.