Poco F8 vs Poco X3 NFC

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G; launch prices were $499 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 526,647).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Poco X3 NFC
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 46
Battery 49
Portability 35
Value for money 50
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1808
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Poco X3 NFC better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $499

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco X3 NFC, the Poco F8 scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Poco X3 NFC — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (54/100 vs 35/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Poco X3 NFC: The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Poco X3 NFC
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
AnTuTu 3119308 526647
Geekbench Single 3041 753
Geekbench Multi 9494 1808
Display 6.6" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm
Weight 205 g 215 g
Launch price $499 $230
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Poco X3 NFC
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Poco X3 NFC
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Poco X3 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Poco X3 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Poco X3 NFC Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
47/100 -492.3%
526647 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Poco X3 NFC by 492.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Poco X3 NFC
$230

Launch price difference: $269. Poco X3 NFC was $269 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (92/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (86/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (54/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco X3 NFC — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco X3 NFC leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.