Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Poco F8 scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 11.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Poco F8 was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
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 Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco F8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.