Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850; launch prices were $499 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 234,339).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Performance 16
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 55
Value for money 18
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 836
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $499

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the Poco F8 scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100; 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 A21s (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A21s: The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Samsung Galaxy A21s
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Exynos 850
AnTuTu 3119308 234339
Geekbench Single 3041 300
Geekbench Multi 9494 836
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 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm
Weight 205 g 192 g
Launch price $499 $215
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A21s Exynos 850
29/100 -1231.1%
234339 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 1231.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Samsung Galaxy A21s
$215

Launch price difference: $284. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $284 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (92/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (86/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use.