Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A57
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1680; launch prices were $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-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 1,390,055); the Samsung Galaxy A57 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A57
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1390055
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1382
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4477
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A57 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $499
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A57, the Poco F8 scores 17 points higher (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A57 — 48/100; 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 A57 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A57 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A57 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1680 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1390055 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1382 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4477 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×76.8×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A57
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A57, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A57 by 124.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Samsung Galaxy A57 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A57 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (86/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A57 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A57 — 57/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A57 is a better fit for active users.