Poco F9 Pro vs Poco X8
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $699 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 829,894); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Poco X8
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $389 vs $699
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Poco X8, the Poco F9 Pro scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Poco X8 — 40/100; 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 X8 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Poco X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8340 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $389 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Poco X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Poco X8 by 289.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Poco X8 was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 (84/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco X8?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco X8?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco X8 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco X8?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco X8?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Poco X8?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.