Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; estimated prices are $670 and $340. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-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 1,222,280); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $340 vs $670
- Better portability (67/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (90/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $670 | $340 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 197.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $330. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $330.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (90/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (67/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (90/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
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 A56 is a better fit for active users.