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).
Poco M8s
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 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)
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $189
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
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).
| 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 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M8s and Samsung Galaxy M13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8s leads Samsung Galaxy M13 by 165.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy M13 was $40 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.