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).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 30 points (74/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F8

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 70

Samsung Galaxy A16

Performance 42
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 60
Value for money —

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).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

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
37
camera

Samsung Galaxy A16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera

Display comparison

Poco F8

  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Samsung Galaxy A16

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Poco F8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Samsung Galaxy A16

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 MediaTek Helio G99
44/100 -512.9%
510132 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 512.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F8

$499

Samsung Galaxy A16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

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.