Poco F8 vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 41/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco M3 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Poco F8 scores 33 points higher (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 506.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 33 points (74/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.