Poco M8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Poco M8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Poco M8 (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 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 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | — |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Poco M8 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Poco M8 (50/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.