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 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 2,301,212); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 2301212
- Lighter: 162g vs 220g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 87/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Poco F7 Pro scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Poco F7 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2301212 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Poco F7 Pro by 18.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (89/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
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 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 67/100).
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.