Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi Note 10S

The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; launch prices were $729 and $250. 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 Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 218g).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 90
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 41
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 42
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $729

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 10S, 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi Note 10S — 42/100; 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 Redmi Note 10S (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).

Poco F8 Ultra: 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.
Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Redmi Note 10S
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
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15
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
Launch price $729 $250
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
Redmi Note 10S
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3640351 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100 -580.6%
534895 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 10S by 580.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Redmi Note 10S
$250

Launch price difference: $479. Redmi Note 10S was $479 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (97/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (90/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (90/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (85/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 10S?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 10S?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 10S?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 10S?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi Note 10S?

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 Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.