Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $529 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 32/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 749,719).
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Cheaper: $182 vs $529
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Poco F8 Pro scores 39 points higher (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (97/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $529 | $182 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 304.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $347. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $347.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (66/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (97/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 39 points (71/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.