Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 43/100 (a 21-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 513,809).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, the Poco X8 Pro scores 21 points higher (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 83 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 160.1×76.8×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A15 5G by 285.8% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is a better fit for everyday use.