Poco M8s vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $189 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 622,608); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 217g).
Poco M8s
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2183
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; 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 S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (97/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $1099 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M8s and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Poco M8s by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $910. Poco M8s was $910 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (58/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (97/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.