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; estimated prices are $499 and $340. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,222,280).
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $340 vs $499
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Poco F8 scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 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). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (92/100 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).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 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 | |
| Price | $499 | $340 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 155.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $159. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $159.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (92/100 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).
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 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, 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 (92/100 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.