Samsung Galaxy S8 vs POCO F3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs POCO F3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950F
POCO F3POCO F3Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950F
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POCO F3
POCO F3
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.9Design & Materials 7.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.3Performance & Hardware 7.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera 6.7Camera
Connectivity score 7.3 Connectivity 8.0 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 5.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
194 reviews
8.9
427 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S8 vs POCO F3

Specs Samsung Galaxy S8 prices Samsung Galaxy S8
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950F 		where to buy POCO F3 POCO F3
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.8" 6.67"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Dimensions 68.1 mm
148.9 mm
8.0 mm 		76.4 mm
163.7 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 155 g 196 g
Micro Exynos 8895
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 870
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 202.256
v7 		800.216
v10
Battery 3000 mAh 4520 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Samsung POCO
Aliases -- M2012K11AG, HAYDN, Xiaomi Poco F3, Poco F3 5G

Release Date
Release date March 2017,
7 years ago 		March 2021,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S8
POCO F3
Samsung Galaxy S8
POCO F3
Size
68.1 mm • 148.9 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.4 mm • 163.7 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 155 g 196 g
Usable surface 84 % 85 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Glass, Metal, Splash resistant design
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Blue

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5.8" 6.67"
Type Super AMOLED • HDR 10 AMOLED • Samsung E4
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 570 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 360 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 900 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • True Tone display
  • MEMC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.4
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
8.7
Number of reviews
194 reviews
427 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC)
CPU 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 1x Cortex-A77 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP20 Qualcomm Adreno 650

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
202.256
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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800.216
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 86% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
9.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
9.4
Number of reviews
194 reviews
427 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2L2 Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/2"
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX355
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.14 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E9
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3H7 Samsung S5K3T2
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size 1.22 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
88
Mobile
88
Photo
88
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
7.1
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.4
Number of reviews
194 reviews
427 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.315 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body 		0.599 W/Kg on head
0.843 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.370 W/Kg on head
0.750 W/Kg on body 		1.060 W/Kg on head
0.720 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.2
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.5
Number of reviews
194 reviews
427 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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4520 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
194 reviews
427 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
194 reviews
427 reviews
Prices
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