Poco F9 Pro vs Poco X8s
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $699 and $437. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,464,882); the Poco X8s is noticeably lighter (187g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Poco X8s
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1464882
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Poco X8s better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $437 vs $699
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Poco X8s, the Poco F9 Pro scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Poco X8s — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8s (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8s (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8s (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Poco X8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1464882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1220x2656 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $437 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X8s
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2656
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8s
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Poco X8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Poco X8s by 120.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $262. Poco X8s was $262 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8s (95/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8s (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8s (84/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8s — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco X8s?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco X8s — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Poco X8s?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8s is a better fit for active users.