Poco F9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Poco F9 Ultra (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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 78/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,453,998); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (215g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3453998
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 238g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 12 points higher (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (66/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- 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 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (91/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (66/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.