Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $499 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 41/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi Note 9 Pro
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5020 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $499
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Poco F8 scores 33 points higher (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi Note 9 Pro — 28/100; 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 Redmi Note 9 Pro (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $270 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 504.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 33 points (74/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.