Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850; launch prices were $350 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 29/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 234,339).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $350
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the Poco X8 Pro scores 35 points higher (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100; 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 A21s (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (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 A21s (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $215 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 744.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $135. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $135 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (76/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (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 A21s (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 35 points (64/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
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 A21s?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use.