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; launch prices were $529 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 50/100 (a 29-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 (3,024,818 vs 754,064).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $529
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Poco F8 Pro scores 29 points higher (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2710 | |
| 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 | 4GB / 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 | 1000 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 | |
| Launch price | $529 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 301.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $279. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $279 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (70/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 29 points (79/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.