Poco F8 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 63/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,977,887).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $499
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco F8 scores 11 points higher (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco X8 Pro by 58.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Poco X8 Pro was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.