Poco F9 Pro vs F8 Ultra: Which Flagship Killer Wins?
This week's phone deals are a study in smart buying. Poco launched its F9 Pro and F9 Ultra, but the previous-gen F8 Ultra is tempting at a lower price. Samsung also dropped the Galaxy S26 FE, yet its own S26+ undercuts it. And if you're after a foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is now €556 off. Here's what's actually worth your money.
Poco F9 Pro vs. F8 Ultra: The Value Trap
The Poco F9 Pro brings a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset, a 200MP main camera, and a 6,330mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. But the F8 Ultra, now €260 cheaper, counters with a better GPU, a larger 6.9-inch screen, and a bigger 6,500mAh battery. The F8 Ultra also keeps the superior 5x periscope telephoto. If you prioritize raw performance and battery over the latest camera sensor, the F8 Ultra is the smarter deal.
Galaxy S26 FE: Priced Out of the Game
The Galaxy S26 FE launched this week, but its pricing is hard to swallow. A 256GB Galaxy S26+ is actually cheaper than a 128GB S26 FE, and it offers a better 1440p+ LTPO display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, and USB-C 3.2. The FE's Exynos 2500 and 1080p+ LTPS screen just don't compete. Even the S26 Ultra, with its 200MP camera and S Pen, is only €80 more for the 256GB variant. Samsung needs to cut the FE's price quickly.
Foldable Discounts: Z Fold8 Ultra Shines
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is €556 off, making it a compelling alternative to the standard Z Fold8. The Ultra boasts a 200MP main camera, a 10MP 3x telephoto, and a 50MP ultra-wide, while the Z Fold8 lacks a telephoto entirely. If you can live without the S Pen and prefer a more pocketable foldable, the Z Fold8 is still great, but at this discount, the Ultra's superior camera system and multitasking-friendly form factor are hard to ignore. The Z Flip8 also has a solid €590 discount on the 512GB variant.
Key Takeaways
- The Poco F8 Ultra offers better value than the new F9 Pro if you don't need a 200MP camera.
- The Galaxy S26 FE is overpriced at launch; consider the S26+ or even the S26 Ultra.
- The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra's €556 discount makes it a strong buy over the standard Z Fold8.
- The Z Flip8 512GB is only €10 more than the 256GB model at current discounts.
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