Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $529 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,033,306); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $529 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (73/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3033306
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9300
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $529 | $1299 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 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 F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- 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 F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Poco F8 Pro by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $770. Poco F8 Pro is cheaper by $770.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (84/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (51/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Poco F8 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.