Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo S18e
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 971,424); the Vivo S18e is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Vivo S18e
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S18e better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Vivo S18e, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (66/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Vivo S18e by 275.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S18e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (66/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo S18e?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo S18e?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S18e — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo S18e?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo S18e?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo S18e?
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.