Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 3 Pro

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650; launch prices were $499 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Performance 3
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 33
Portability 73
Value for money 6
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 800
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $499

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 3 Pro, the Poco F8 scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi Note 3 Pro — 6/100; 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 Redmi Note 3 Pro (92/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 (73/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 3 Pro: The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi Note 3 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041 270
Geekbench Multi 9494 800
Display 6.6" OLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4050 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm
Weight 205 g 164 g
Launch price $499 $170
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 4050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
33
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Redmi Note 3 Pro
$170

Launch price difference: $329. Redmi Note 3 Pro was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (92/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (37/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (86/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 (73/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 3 Pro — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.