Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 79/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,780,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2780751
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Better camera (81/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Poco F9 Pro scores 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Poco F9 Pro was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.