Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo S50
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $729 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Vivo S50
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $729
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Vivo S50, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (66/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- 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 S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Vivo S50 by 103.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $339. Vivo S50 was $339 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (90/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (66/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo S50?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo S50?
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 Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.