Poco F8 vs Poco X8
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $499 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 8000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 829,894); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco X8
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 8000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $389 vs $499
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco X8, the Poco F8 scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Poco X8 — 40/100; 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 X8 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8340 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $389 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco X8 by 276.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $110. Poco X8 was $110 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 (86/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco X8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco X8?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco X8 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco X8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco X8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.