Poco F9 Ultra vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 2,604,459); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8050 mAh
- Lighter: 218g vs 238g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 59.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.