Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4400); the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,065,623); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3065623
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Better camera (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Poco F9 Pro scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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 F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 5.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1300. Poco F9 Pro was $1300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (84/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.