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).
Poco F8
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Poco F8 is cheaper by $500.
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).
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.