Poco F9 Ultra vs Poco X8
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 55/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 8050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 829,894); the Poco X8 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Poco X8
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 8050 mAh
- Lighter: 223g vs 238g
- Better portability (39/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Poco X8, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 35 points higher (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (98/100 vs 55/100). 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 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Poco X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 8340 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $389 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Poco X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Poco X8 by 401.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (98/100 vs 55/100).
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 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8 (91/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X8?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 by 35 points (90/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco X8?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Poco X8 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X8?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X8?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Poco X8?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.