Poco F9 Ultra vs Poco X8s
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 67/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,464,882); the Poco X8s is noticeably lighter (187g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Poco X8s
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1464882
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6330 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Poco X8s better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 238g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Poco X8s, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 58/100). 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 X8s (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8s (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8s (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (65/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Poco X8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 1464882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1220x2656 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | $437 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X8s
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2656
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8s
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Poco X8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Poco X8s by 184.3% 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 X8s (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8s (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X8s (91/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8s significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (65/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8s by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco X8s?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Poco X8s — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Poco X8s?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Poco X8s?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8s is a better fit for active users.