Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $729 and $450. 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 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,862,914 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy A72 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3862914 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 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 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $729
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, 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 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3862914 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 646.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $279. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $279 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
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 A72?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
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.