Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $168 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 617,626); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 201g vs 217g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1831. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $1831 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (80/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.