Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-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 1,223,886).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Poco F8 scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1223886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 155.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.