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 — 74/100 vs 72/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,794,400).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Vivo S50
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 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 2 points higher (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 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 — 70/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; 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 Vivo S50 (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Vivo S50 by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (91/100 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 2 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 74/100, 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 (91/100 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. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.