Poco M8s vs Samsung Galaxy M13

The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy M13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; launch prices were $189 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 31/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy M13 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).

The Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 by 20 points (51/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
Samsung Galaxy M13
Performance 16
Display 42
Camera 30
Battery 51
Portability 68
Value for money 38
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 836
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M13 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $189

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Samsung Galaxy M13, the Poco M8s scores 20 points higher (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s leads (48/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy M13 — 38/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (48/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (68/100 vs 44/100).

Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy M13: The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8s Samsung Galaxy M13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Samsung Exynos 850
AnTuTu 622608 234339
Geekbench Single 938 300
Geekbench Multi 2183 836
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2392 2408x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15, HyperOS 2 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 850 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm
Weight 217 g 192 g
Launch price $189 $149
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8s and Samsung Galaxy M13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M13 Samsung Exynos 850
31/100 -165.7%
234339 AnTuTu

Poco M8s leads Samsung Galaxy M13 by 165.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8s
$189
Samsung Galaxy M13
$149

Launch price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy M13 was $40 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (48/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (88/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (68/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 by 20 points (51/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy M13 — 31/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Poco M8s leads on performance (48/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for everyday use.