Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $350 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 514,398).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $400
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 196g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Poco X8 Pro scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A52 — 30/100; 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 A52 (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $400 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 284.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Poco X8 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (68/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A52 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for everyday use.