Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A15
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A15
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Poco F8 scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A15 — 56/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 463.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Samsung Galaxy A15 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (90/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.