Poco F9 Ultra vs Poco X3 NFC
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 531,656); the Poco X3 NFC is noticeably lighter (215g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Poco X3 NFC
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Poco X3 NFC better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 238g
- Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Poco X3 NFC, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X3 NFC and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Poco X3 NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X3 NFC
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X3 NFC
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X3 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Poco X3 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Poco X3 NFC by 683.4% 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 X3 NFC (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (91/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X3 NFC and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco X3 NFC?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Poco X3 NFC — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Poco X3 NFC?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.