Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 44/100 (a 30-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 510,132).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A16
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 510132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Poco F8 scores 30 points higher (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 510132 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 512.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (86/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 30 points (74/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.