Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570; launch prices were $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 13/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 143g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Better portability (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, the Poco F8 scores 62 points higher (75/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 0/100; 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 J5 Prime (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime notably outperforms the Poco F8 (82/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 122 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 405 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 2400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $200 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $299. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime notably outperforms the Poco F8 (82/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 62 points (75/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.