F9 Ultra: 200 MPx, but the sensor is only 1/1.56 inches
F8 Ultra: 50 MPx on a larger sensor 1/1.31 inches
In the daytime, F9 Ultra has more detail
At night, F8 Ultra wins—even with focusing
On paper, the camera of the new POCO F9 Ultra looks better than the predecessor. The main sensor has 200 MPx instead of the 50 MPx from last year’s POCO F8 Ultra. The editors at Notebookcheck put both phones side by side and there was no clear winner. In the daytime the newcomer wins, but after dark the older model takes the lead.
The catch is the physical sensor size. POCO F8 Ultra uses a 50 MPx Light Fusion 950 sensor with a size of 1/1.31 inches. The new 200 MPx sensor in F9 Ultra is only 1/1.56 inches. So the sensor area is about 30% smaller, and each pixel gets less light. POCO makes up for this by combining pixels, so the photos are typically 12.5 MPx.
The optics have also changed. F8 Ultra had a glass element in the lens, while F9 Ultra now has just six plastic lens elements. The equivalent focal length increased from 23 to 24 mm, so the new phone captures a slightly narrower field of view.
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During the day, POCO F9 Ultra wins in detail
With good light, photos from both phones look similar. In a direct comparison, shots from the F8 Ultra have a bit more contrast. The F9 Ultra, in turn, captures finer details. According to Notebookcheck, this holds true in standard mode with 12,5 MPx even at full resolution—so 50 MPx versus 200 MPx.
POCO F9 Ultra
POCO F8 Ultra
POCO F9 Ultra
POCO F8 Ultra
We saw something similar in our POCO F9 Ultra review as well. The 200 MPx mode is great for landscapes and architecture, but one photo often ends up being 50 to 70 MB. With typical shots, the colors sometimes felt overly vivid and tree branches looked soft.
At night, the older POCO F8 Ultra wins
In low light, the smaller sensor shows its limits fully. In Notebookcheck’s test, the F8 Ultra takes noticeably better photos in the dark. The F9 Ultra also struggles with focusing: the autofocus refocuses much more often.
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POCO F8 Ultra
POCO F9 Ultra
POCO F8 Ultra
The difference is visible on the display even while shooting. With the F8 Ultra in low light preview, the image is much brighter, so you can see the subject better even before you press the shutter button. So according to Notebookcheck, more megapixels automatically doesn’t mean a better camera.
We found one drawback of the new model as well. The 50 MPx ultrawide camera on the F9 Ultra doesn’t have autofocus, so macro shots with the ultrawide lens are basically impossible. POCO F8 Ultra still had it for the ultrawide lens.
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Which one is worth it?
If you have the F8 Ultra and you mainly shoot in the evening or indoors, you don’t need to switch for the camera. You won’t gain performance because both have the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. The F9 Ultra is worth it mainly thanks to the 8050 mAh battery and sharper daytime photos. Current deals for POCO F9 Ultra and F8 Ultra with coupons can be found in our articles.
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POCO F9 Ultra
POCO F8 Ultra
Main sensor
200 MPx
50 MPx / Light Fusion 950
Sensor size
1/1.56 inches
1/1.31 inches
Focal length (eq.)
24 mm
23 mm
Optics
6 plastic lens elements
with a glass element
Ultra-wide angle
50 MPx without autofocus
50 MPx with autofocus
During the day
more detail
more contrast
At night
weaker / focuses hunting
better / reliable focusing
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