Poco M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 41/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $2199
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 37 points higher (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M5 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M5 (66/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Poco M5 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2029. Poco M5 was $2029 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M5 (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M5 (66/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 37 points (78/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.