Poco C81 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 34/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Poco C81
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 35 points higher (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $125 | — |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (92/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (78/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 35 points (69/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.