Poco X3 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 47/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 526,647); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Poco X3
Poco X8 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 526647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 753
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1808
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Poco X3 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 17 points higher (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 (57/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Poco X3 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 526647 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 753 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1808 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X3 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Poco X3 by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Poco X3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (76/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 (57/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Poco X3 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X3 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X3 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.