Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Poco F8 by 0.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Poco F8 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Poco F8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.