Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $729 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,668,860 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3668860 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $729
- Better portability (84/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A40 — 2/100; 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 A40 (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (84/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3668860 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $250 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- 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 A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 1418.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $479. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $479 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (90/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (90/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (84/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
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 A40 is a better fit for everyday use.