Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $399 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,205,289); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $999
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher value score: 70/100 vs 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2205289
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 6694
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco F7 (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (70/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $999 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Poco F7 by 30.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Poco F7 was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco F7 (72/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Poco F7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.