Poco M2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 42/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M2 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 209g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (74/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Poco M2 Pro by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (50/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (74/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.