Poco F8 vs Poco X8s
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $499 and $437. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 67/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6330); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,464,882); the Poco X8s is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco X8s
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1464882
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Poco X8s better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $437 vs $499
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco X8s, the Poco F8 scores 7 points higher (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8s leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Poco X8s — 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 X8s (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Poco F8 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X8s (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco X8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1464882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1220x2656 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $437 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8s
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2656
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8s
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco X8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco X8s by 113.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $62. Poco X8s was $62 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X8s (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Poco F8 (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco X8s (86/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F8 edges out the Poco X8s by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco X8s?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco X8s — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Poco X8s?
The Poco X8s leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco X8s?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8s is a better fit for active users.