Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A51

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611; launch prices were $499 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A51 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Samsung Galaxy A51
Performance 25
Display 51
Camera 36
Battery 25
Portability 77
Value for money 6
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 355351
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 365
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1107
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A51 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $499

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, the Poco F8 scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy A51 — 6/100; 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 A51 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A51 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (77/100 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 A51: The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Samsung Galaxy A51
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Exynos 9611
AnTuTu 3119308 355351
Geekbench Single 3041 365
Geekbench Multi 9494 1107
Display 6.6" OLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
NFC yes
Dimensions 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm
Weight 205 g 172 g
Launch price $499 $399
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A51
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Samsung Galaxy A51
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Samsung Galaxy A51
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A51 Exynos 9611
34/100 -777.8%
355351 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A51 by 777.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Samsung Galaxy A51
$399

Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy A51 was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (92/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (90/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A51 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (86/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (77/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 34/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a better fit for everyday use.