Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A01
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A01 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $350 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 18/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 193,115); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A01 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A01 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 146g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $350
- Better portability (80/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A01, the Poco X8 Pro scores 46 points higher (64/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A01 — 20/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (80/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 146.2×70.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $110 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A01, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A01 by 926.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $240. Samsung Galaxy A01 was $240 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (76/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (80/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 by 46 points (64/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A01 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a better fit for everyday use.