Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $389 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 33/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 346,495); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Cheaper: $89 vs $389
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Poco X8 Pro scores 31 points higher (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (66/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $389 | $89 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 472.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (76/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 31 points (64/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use.