Poco F9 Pro vs Poco M8s
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Poco M8s
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 217g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $699
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Poco M8s, the Poco F9 Pro scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Poco M8s — 66/100; 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 M8s (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Poco M8s by 422.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Poco M8s was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (95/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco M8s?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Poco M8s?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.