Poco F9 Ultra vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 41/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Poco M3 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 238g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 49 points higher (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 707.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 49 points (90/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.