Poco F8 vs Poco M8 Pro
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $499 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 946,831).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco M8 Pro
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 946831
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $499
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco M8 Pro, the Poco F8 scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Poco M8 Pro — 56/100; 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 M8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco M8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 946831 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco M8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco M8 Pro by 230.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Poco M8 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco M8 Pro?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco M8 Pro — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco M8 Pro?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.