Poco C81 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $125 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 34/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Poco C81
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $1299
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 49 points higher (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco C81 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $125 | $1299 |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Launch price difference: $1174. Poco C81 was $1174 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (95/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 49 points (83/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.