Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $290 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F6 leads — 63/100 vs 51/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,718,632 vs 749,719); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 200g).
Poco F6
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 1718632 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 2758
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Lighter: 179g vs 200g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher value score: 70/100 vs 54/100
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $290
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Poco F6 scores 12 points higher (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F6 leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F6 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1718632 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5017 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $290 | $250 |
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F6 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F6 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 129.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F6 leads on performance (74/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.