Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $729 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,668,860 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A52 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Higher AnTuTu: 3668860 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $729
- Better portability (61/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A52 — 30/100; 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 A52 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3668860 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $400 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 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 A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 613.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $329. Samsung Galaxy A52 was $329 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (90/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (90/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
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 A52 is a better fit for everyday use.