Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi Note 3 Pro

The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650; launch prices were $729 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 218g).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 90
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Performance 3
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 33
Portability 73
Value for money 6
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 800
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $729

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 3 Pro, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi Note 3 Pro — 6/100; 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 3 Pro (97/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (73/100 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 3 Pro: The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Redmi Note 3 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
AnTuTu 3668860
Geekbench Single 3640 270
Geekbench Multi 11033 800
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4050 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 200 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm
Weight 218 g 164 g
Launch price $729 $170
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
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 3 Pro
  • 4050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
33
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Redmi Note 3 Pro
$170

Launch price difference: $559. Redmi Note 3 Pro was $559 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (97/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (73/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 3 Pro — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

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 3 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.