Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 5/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 78 points (83/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 60
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 78 points higher (83/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

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.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3640351
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 218 g
Price $729
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (87/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (90/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (77/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (50/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 78 points (83/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.