Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
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Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
Better display
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2608 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 2560 |
| Peak Brightness | 800 | 3500 |
| PPI | 254 | 416 |
| Glass Type | — | Poco Shield Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 | 91.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Adreno 840 |
| Chipset Name | Unisoc T7250 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | — | No |
| cardslot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| unknown | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10 + |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/3, 115mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 6500 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Poco Shield Glass), aluminum alloy frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 171.6 | 163.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 208 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 79.5 | 77.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, April 27 | 2025, November 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, April 27 | Available. Released 2025, November 26 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | — | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 2gbands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 3G Bands | — | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 3gbands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - International | — |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 4gbands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International | — |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| unknown | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | — | No |
| 3 5mmjack | Yes | — |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| unknown | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro and Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra packs a 6500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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