Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A51
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611; launch prices were $529 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 34/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A51 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $529
- Better portability (77/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, the Poco F8 Pro scores 45 points higher (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A51 — 6/100; 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 A51 (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $399 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" 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 A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A51 by 753.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $130. Samsung Galaxy A51 was $130 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (91/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (70/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (68/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 45 points (79/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a better fit for everyday use.