Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570; launch prices were $529 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 13/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 199g).
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 143g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $529
- Better portability (82/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, the Poco F8 Pro scores 66 points higher (79/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 0/100). 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 J5 Prime — 0/100; 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 J5 Prime (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (82/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 122 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 2400 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 / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $200 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" 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 J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $329. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime was $329 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (91/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (70/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (82/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 66 points (79/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
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 J5 Prime?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.