Poco M6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, 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 — 65/100 vs 32/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.
Poco M6 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 33 points higher (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $1999 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 33 points (65/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.