Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A01
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A01 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $529 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 18/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 193,115); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A01 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A01 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 199g).
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 146g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $529
- Better portability (80/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A01, the Poco F8 Pro scores 61 points higher (79/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A01 — 20/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 146.2×70.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $110 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A01, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A01 by 1470.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $419. Samsung Galaxy A01 was $419 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (91/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (70/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 by 61 points (79/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy A01 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a better fit for everyday use.