Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $399 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 19/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 346,495); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $89 vs $399
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Poco F7 scores 32 points higher (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $399 | $89 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 536.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $310. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $310.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (40/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (65/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (56/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 32 points (51/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.