Poco M5s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $210 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Poco M5s
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $210 vs $1999
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1881
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M5s | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 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) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $210 | $1999 |
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M5s and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Poco M5s by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1789. Poco M5s is cheaper by $1789.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (79/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
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 Poco M5s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.