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; launch prices were $399 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 50/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 754,064); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $399
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Poco F7 scores 16 points higher (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 2710 | |
| 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 | 4GB / 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 | 1000 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 | |
| Launch price | $399 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 191.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (80/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.