Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W; launch prices were $499 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $499
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Poco F8 scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy A02 — 24/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $110 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $389. Samsung Galaxy A02 was $389 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for everyday use.