Poco F9 Ultra vs Poco M4 5G
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M4 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 35/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 515,647); the Poco M4 5G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Poco M4 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 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M4 5G better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 238g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Poco M4 5G, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 55 points higher (90/100 vs 35/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 5G notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Poco M4 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 | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 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 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M4 5G
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco M4 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M4 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Poco M4 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Poco M4 5G by 707.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (91/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 5G notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco M4 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G by 55 points (90/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco M4 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Poco M4 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco M4 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco M4 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Poco M4 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.