Poco F9 Ultra vs Realme C73
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 528,398); the Poco F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Realme C73 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Realme C73
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 238g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Realme C73, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Realme C73 by 688.3% 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 Realme C73 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Realme C73?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Realme C73?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Realme C73?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Realme C73?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Realme C73?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.