Poco F8 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 3,030,376); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 3030376
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9494

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308 3030376
Geekbench Single 3041 3050
Geekbench Multi 9494 10200
Display 6.6" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 205 g 225 g
Price $499 $999
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 -2.9%
3030376 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999

Price difference: $500. Poco F8 is cheaper by $500.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.