POCO X8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
46.7Performance66.1
66.5Display53.6
42.6Camera46.5
77.2Battery70.5
86.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — POCO X83 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and features (+8). POCO X8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 54
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 71
- 84% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 70% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 14% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.6 mm
- 13% lower weight: 193 g vs 223 g
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+16% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+84% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 %+1% | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,535,201 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,438Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,035Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+70% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 193 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |