Poco F9 Pro vs POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Compare Poco F9 Pro vs POCO POCO M8 Power 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) vs Mediatek Dimensity 1080, 200MP vs 50MP…
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
16categories won
Poco
POCO M8 Power 5G
Price TBC
2categories won
18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro claims the overall win over the POCO POCO M8 Power 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F9 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the POCO M8 Power 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F9 Pro wins on endurance with 6,330 mAh and 100W fast charging.
F9 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Official launch pricing varies across international retail regions.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
F9 Pro vs POCO M8 Power 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F9 Pro | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1156 x 2510Winner | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppiWinner | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 550 nits |
Performance
| Specification | F9 Pro | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 6 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000Winner | — |
| Geekbench multi | 8900Winner | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GBWinner | 8 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | F9 Pro | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F9 Pro | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,330 mAh | 8,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | No |
Design
| Specification | F9 Pro | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 gWinner | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.45 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Plastic frame, plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | F9 Pro | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | — |
| Security updates | 4 yearsWinner | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F9 Pro | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh
POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
The POCO M8 Power 5G is a marathon-running budget smartphone defined by its colossal 8000mAh battery and 22.5W reverse-charging capabilities. While it excels for off-grid users needing multi-day endurance, its reliance on an aging Android 13 OS, LCD screen, and basic 1080p video recording limit its broader appeal.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Mediatek Dimensity 1080
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 8,000mAh