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POCO M8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

POCO M8 5G

Xiaomi

POCO M8 5G

$229

48.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$1,000

66.3Inno Score
35Performance79.3
64Display63.6
31.6Camera47.3
57.4Battery54.2
70.7Features94.7
5 spec wins — POCO M8 5G13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins this phone face-off, 66.3 to 48.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and features (+24). POCO M8 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO M8 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 54
  • 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 23% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 13% higher capacity: 5,520 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $1,000

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
  • 664% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 996,402 vs 130,371
  • 243% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,153 vs 2,960

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy S25+
Screen size6.77 ″+1%6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23921440x3120
Pixel density388 ppi513 ppi+32%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,200 nits+23%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body92 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy S25+
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu 11837,903Bottom 30%2,763,072+230%Top 22%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)292,124Bottom 20%866,625+197%Top 16%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)130,371Bottom 36%996,402+664%Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)179,700Bottom 39%347,621+93%Top 28%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)235,708Bottom 25%552,424+134%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,024Bottom 35%3,141+207%Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,960Bottom 38%10,153+243%Top 7%
Wild Life Extreme stability99 %Top 26%—
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256/512GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy S25+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera20 MP+67%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy S25+
Capacity5,520 mAh+13%4,900 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy S25+
Weight178 g+6%190 g
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP66IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy S25+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy S25+
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge4 years7 years+75%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecPOCO M8 5GSamsung Galaxy S25+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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