Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $469 and $1531. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,629,444); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $469 vs $1531
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2629444
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (72/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $469 | $1531 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 15.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1062. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $1062.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (77/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.