Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi Note 9S
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $729 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,668,860 vs 514,398); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3668860 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $729
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi Note 9S — 40/100; 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 9S (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $200 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9S by 613.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $529. Redmi Note 9S was $529 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi Note 9S?
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 9S is a better fit for everyday use.