Poco F9 Ultra vs Vivo S50
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 72/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Vivo S50
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 238g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Vivo S50, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 18 points higher (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (98/100 vs 75/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (66/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $390 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Vivo S50 by 132.1% 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (98/100 vs 75/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (90/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (66/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo S50?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Vivo S50?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.