Poco F9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 79/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 2,780,751); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2780751
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 218g vs 238g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 11 points higher (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 56/100). 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 49.8% 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (91/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.