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 — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-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 (3,126,402 vs 531,656).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco X3 NFC
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Higher performance (91/100 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 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Poco X3 NFC — 48/100; 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 X3 NFC (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco X3 NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1819 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X3 NFC
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3 NFC
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X3 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco X3 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco X3 NFC by 488.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (91/100 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 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco X3 NFC?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, 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 (91/100 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.