Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $350 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,982,033); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $350 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1982033
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 6403
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 196g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $350 | $1099 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Poco X8 Pro by 34.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $749. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $749.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (73/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (68/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (97/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.