Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $529 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 25/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,028,544 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 199g).
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3028544 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $529
- Better portability (84/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Poco F8 Pro scores 54 points higher (79/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A40 — 2/100; 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 A40 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (70/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3028544 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $250 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- 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 A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 1153.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $279. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $279 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (70/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 54 points (79/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for everyday use.