Poco F8 Ultra vs Poco X3
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 531,656); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Poco F8 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Poco X3
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Poco X3 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Poco X3, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 (49/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Poco X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 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 X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Poco X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Poco X3 by 586.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 (49/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco X3?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco X3?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco X3 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco X3?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco X3?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Poco X3?
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.