Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra Blue 256GB
Xiaomi
71 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra G998U Phantom Black 128GB
Samsung
69 Overall Score
Scores
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Photography
Foldable
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Business
Budget
Compact
Specifications
| Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra G998U | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | — | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3500 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 4.60★ | 2.84 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 108 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 40 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 5x★ | 3x and 10x |
| Video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 6,500 mAh★ | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 100W★ | 25W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS | Super Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.23 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | — | ✗ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra Blue 256GB
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong camera (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra G998U Phantom Black 128GB
- Strong camera (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
Pricing
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra Blue 256GB0.090score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra G998U Phantom Black 128GB0.256score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra G998U Phantom Black 128GB offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
Scores 71 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
