Poco F8 vs Vivo S50

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,801,694).

The Poco F8 edges out the Vivo S50 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Vivo S50
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 68
Portability 66
Value for money 82
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1801694
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4817
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $499

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Vivo S50, the Poco F8 scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Vivo S50 — 82/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 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.
Vivo S50: The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Vivo S50
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3119308 1801694
Geekbench Single 3041 1930
Geekbench Multi 9494 4817
Display 6.6" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm
Weight 205 g 196 g
Launch price $499 $390
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Vivo S50
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Vivo S50
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
72/100 -73.1%
1801694 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Vivo S50 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Vivo S50
$390

Launch price difference: $109. Vivo S50 was $109 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (64/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (86/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo S50?

The Poco F8 edges out the Vivo S50 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo S50?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Vivo S50?

The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Vivo S50?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Vivo S50?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.