Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $529 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 46/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,124,552 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3124552 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $529
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Poco F8 Pro scores 33 points higher (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3124552 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 503.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (70/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 33 points (79/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
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 A72?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.