Poco M8s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 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 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 617,626); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (201g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 201g vs 217g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (98/100 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 Fold Wide notably outperforms the Poco M8s (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Poco M8s by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (98/100 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 Fold Wide notably outperforms the Poco M8s (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.