Poco F8 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6330 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $699
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Poco F8 by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Poco F8 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.