Poco F7 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 82/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 2,932,885).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 212g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 2932885
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 2 points higher (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Poco F7 Ultra by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $799. Poco F7 Ultra was $799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (86/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Poco F7 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.