Poco M6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Poco M6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 53/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Pro 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 551,784); the Poco M6 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Poco M6 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 551784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 730
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1983
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 19 points higher (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro leads (62/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco M6 Pro — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 551784 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 730 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1983 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $1999 |
Poco M6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco M6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Poco M6 Pro by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1779. Poco M6 Pro was $1779 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Poco M6 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco M6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco M6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.