Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- 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 93/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Poco F9 Pro scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" 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
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 14.7% 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 Fold8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.