Poco M8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $209 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 840,643).
Poco M8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 178g vs 180g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 2920
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 leads (54/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 44/100; 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 Flip8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3271 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 11051 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $1099 |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Poco M8 by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $890. Poco M8 was $890 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (54/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.