Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M05
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-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 (3,668,860 vs 346,495); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Higher AnTuTu: 3668860 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M05, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3668860 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M05 by 958.8% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M05
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy M05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M05?
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 M05 is a better fit for everyday use.