Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A15
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $350 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-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 503,308).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 503308
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $350
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Poco X8 Pro scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A15 — 58/100; 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 A15 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 503308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $200 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 293.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Samsung Galaxy A15 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (76/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A15 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a better fit for everyday use.