Poco F7 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $500 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 74/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4000); the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 212g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 8 points higher (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, 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 Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (89/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 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 | 5300 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 | 32 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 | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Poco F7 Ultra was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra 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 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (84/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (89/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F7 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.