Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 25/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $350
- Better portability (84/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Poco X8 Pro scores 39 points higher (64/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A40 — 2/100; 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 A40 (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $250 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 719.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (76/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 39 points (64/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for everyday use.