Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). 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 Z Fold8 (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 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 Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1270. Poco F8 Ultra was $1270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
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 Z Fold8 (90/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
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 Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.