Poco F7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 66/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,844,828 vs 2,300,523); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 220g).

The Poco F7 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Performance 88
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 46
Value for money 86
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance 90
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 44
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9100
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2844828 vs 2300523
  • Lighter: 162g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Poco F7 Pro scores 14 points higher (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Poco F7 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100; 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 and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).

Poco F7 Pro: The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 2300523 2844828
Geekbench Single 3041 2880
Geekbench Multi 9494 9100
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 3200x1440 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 120W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 220 g 162 g
Launch price $499 $799
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
2300523 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
66/100 +19.1%
2844828 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Poco F7 Pro by 19.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F7 Pro
$499
Samsung Galaxy S26
$799

Launch price difference: $300. Poco F7 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (67/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (87/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Poco F7 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Poco F7 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.