Poco C81 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $125 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 34/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Poco C81
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $2199
- Overall rating 34/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 44 points higher (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco C81 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $125 | $2199 |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Launch price difference: $2074. Poco C81 was $2074 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (96/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (78/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 44 points (78/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.