Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 514,398).
Poco F8
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Poco F8 scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi Note 9S — 40/100; 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 9S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $200 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 9S by 506.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Redmi Note 9S was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.