Poco F8 Ultra vs Poco X8
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $729 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,862,914 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Poco X8
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3862914 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $389 vs $729
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Poco X8, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Poco X8 — 40/100; 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 X8 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Poco X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3862914 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8340 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $389 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- 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 X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Poco X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Poco X8 by 365.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Poco X8 was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8 (85/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco X8?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco X8?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco X8 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco X8?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Poco X8?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Poco X8?
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.