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 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-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 (3,950,082 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 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 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (80/100 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1828x2448 | |
| 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 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
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 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (80/100 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
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 — 74/100.
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 (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.