Poco F8 vs Poco X3

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. 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 6000); 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 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 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
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 46
Battery 53
Portability 28
Value for money
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 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Poco X3 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

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

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco X3, 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 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 (54/100 vs 28/100).

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: The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Poco X3
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 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm
Weight 205 g 225 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Poco X3
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Poco X3
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Poco X3
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

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

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

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

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Poco X3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (86/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 (54/100 vs 28/100).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco X3?

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