Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $399 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 2,205,289).
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Cheaper: $399 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2205289
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6694
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 215g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $399 | $1299 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Poco F7 by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $900. Poco F7 is cheaper by $900.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (84/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F7 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.