Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A51
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611; launch prices were $350 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 34/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A51 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $399
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 196g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, the Poco X8 Pro scores 30 points higher (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A51 — 6/100; 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 A51 (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A51 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (77/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $399 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A51 by 457.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Poco X8 Pro was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (76/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A51 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (68/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (77/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 30 points (64/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a better fit for everyday use.