Poco M8s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $189 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 51/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 622,608); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.4mm).
Poco M8s
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $2199
- Better display (88/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 28 points higher (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 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 Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (66/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $2199 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Poco M8s and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Poco M8s by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $2010. Poco M8s was $2010 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (66/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 28 points (79/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.