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).
Poco F8
Poco X3 NFC
- 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)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $499
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
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).
| 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 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X3 NFC
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3 NFC
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X3 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Poco X3 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco X3 NFC by 492.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $269. Poco X3 NFC was $269 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.