Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $399 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 32/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $399
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Poco F7 scores 19 points higher (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (97/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $399 | $182 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 194.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $217. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $217.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (40/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (97/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.