Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A51
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611; launch prices were $729 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A51 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $729
- Better portability (77/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A51 — 6/100; 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 A51 (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (77/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $399 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" 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 A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A51 by 924.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $330. Samsung Galaxy A51 was $330 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (90/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (90/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (77/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A51?
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 A51 is a better fit for everyday use.