Poco C40 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 31/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.2mm).
Poco C40
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 39 points higher (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco C40 (72/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco C40
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In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco C40 (72/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.