Poco M8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $209 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 840,353); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $1299
- Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3000
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100; 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 S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (79/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Poco M8 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1090. Poco M8 was $1090 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (79/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.