Poco M8s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $189 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 51/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 622,608).
Poco M8s
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 21 points higher (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
| Specification | Poco M8s | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 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 | $1999 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M8s and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Poco M8s by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1810. Poco M8s was $1810 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 21 points (72/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.