Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A15
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $729 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 503,308); the Samsung Galaxy A15 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 503308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $729
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A15 — 58/100; 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 A15 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 503308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $200 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 623.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $529. Samsung Galaxy A15 was $529 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (90/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (90/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A15?
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 A15 is a better fit for everyday use.