Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 78/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 3,228,426); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $2199
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 3228426
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 95/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Poco F9 Pro scores 6 points higher (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Poco F9 Pro by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Poco F9 Pro was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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 Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
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 Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.