Poco F9 Pro vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Poco M3 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Poco F9 Pro scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 526.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.