Poco F8 Ultra vs Poco M5s
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; estimated prices are $670 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Poco M5s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $210 vs $670
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Poco M5s, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Poco M5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $670 | $210 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Poco M5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Poco M5s by 580.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $460. Poco M5s is cheaper by $460.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (90/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M5s?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco M5s?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco M5s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M5s?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M5s?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Poco M5s?
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 M5s is a better fit for everyday use.