Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $729 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,668,860 vs 514,398).
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3668860 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5020 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 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 45/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $729
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi Note 9 Pro — 30/100; 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 9 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3668860 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5020 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $270 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 613.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $459. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $459 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi Note 9 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 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.