Poco M7 vs Samsung Galaxy A01

The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy A01 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $110 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 43/100 vs 18/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (467,392 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy A01 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 224g).

The Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 by 25 points (43/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Performance 33
Display 74
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy A01
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 20
What makes Poco M7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1396 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (74/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A01 better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 224g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A01, the Poco M7 scores 25 points higher (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A01 — 20/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (58/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (80/100 vs 43/100).

Poco M7: The Poco M7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A01: The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Samsung Galaxy A01
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 467392 193115
Geekbench Single 466 199
Geekbench Multi 1396 795
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 5.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 16GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm 146.2×70.9×8.3 mm
Weight 224 g 146 g
Launch price $110 $110
Camera comparison
Poco M7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy A01
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
74
display
Samsung Galaxy A01
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Samsung Galaxy A01
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 and Samsung Galaxy A01, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
43/100
467392 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A01 Snapdragon 439
18/100 -142.0%
193115 AnTuTu

Poco M7 leads Samsung Galaxy A01 by 142.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M7
$110
Samsung Galaxy A01
$110

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (33/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (74/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (58/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (80/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy A01?

The Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 by 25 points (43/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Samsung Galaxy A01?

The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy A01 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy A01?

The Poco M7 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy A01?

The Poco M7 leads on performance (33/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Samsung Galaxy A01?

The Poco M7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a better fit for everyday use.