Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $499 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $499
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Poco F8 scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 504.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.