Poco F8 Ultra vs Poco M8s
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $729 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Poco M8s
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $729
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Poco M8s, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 48/100). 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 58/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Poco M8s — 66/100; 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 M8s (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 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 M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Poco M8s by 491.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $540. Poco M8s was $540 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco M8s?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Poco M8s?
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.