Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $290 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 63/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,718,632).
Poco F6
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 179g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $999
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1718632
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5017
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 7 points higher (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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+ notably outperforms the Poco F6 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
| Specification | Poco F6 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1718632 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5017 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $290 | $999 |
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco F6 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Poco F6 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $709. Poco F6 was $709 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco F6 (91/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Poco F6 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.