Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $200 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 41/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 190g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 25 points higher (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 Flip8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $899. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (93/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 25 points (66/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.