Poco F8 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 74/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,126,402); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 238g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 16 points higher (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Poco F8 by 24.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.