Poco F9 Ultra vs Poco X3
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X3 (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 6000); 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 F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Poco F9 Ultra is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Poco X3
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 6000 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 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Poco X3 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 238g
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Poco X3, 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 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco X3 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Poco X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 6000 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 10, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X3
- 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
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Poco X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Poco X3 by 683.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (91/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco X3 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X3?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco X3?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Poco X3 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X3?
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?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Poco X3?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.