Poco M8s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $189 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 51/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 617,626); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 2183
- Lighter: 180g vs 217g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 15 points higher (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (80/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Poco M8s by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $910. Poco M8s was $910 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (93/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (58/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (80/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.