Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A20
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A20 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7884; launch prices were $350 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 19/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A20 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A20
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 169g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $190 vs $350
- Better portability (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A20, the Poco X8 Pro scores 45 points higher (64/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 2/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A20 — 4/100; 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 A20 (76/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 7884 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 254 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 802 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 158.4×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $190 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A20
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A20
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $160. Samsung Galaxy A20 was $160 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (76/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (68/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A20?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 by 45 points (64/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A20?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A20 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A20?
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 A20?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A20?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A20 is a better fit for everyday use.