Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A52 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $499
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Poco F8 scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy A52 — 30/100; 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 A52 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $400 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 506.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Samsung Galaxy A52 was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (90/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (86/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for everyday use.