Poco M8s vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $189 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 51/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 617,626); the Poco M8s is noticeably lighter (217g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco M8s

Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 66

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Performance 90
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 46

What makes Poco M8s better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 217g vs 309g
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $2899

  • Better display (88/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 617626
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2183
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 18 points higher (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Poco M8s (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (44/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco M8s Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 617626 2926532
Geekbench Single 938 3013
Geekbench Multi 2183 9287
Display 6.9" AMOLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2392 2160x1584
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 15, HyperOS 2 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP48
Dimensions 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 217 g 309 g
Launch price $189 $2899

Camera comparison

Poco M8s

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Poco M8s

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display

Battery and charging

Poco M8s

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8s and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
617626 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +78.9%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Poco M8s by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco M8s

$189

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

$2899

Launch price difference: $2710. Poco M8s was $2710 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (88/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Poco M8s (52/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (44/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.