Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W; launch prices were $729 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't; the Poco F8 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $729
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A02 — 24/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $110 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $619. Samsung Galaxy A02 was $619 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for everyday use.