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; launch prices were $529 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 79/100 (a 5-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 (3,463,142 vs 3,024,818); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9287
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $529 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
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 12.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $770. Poco F8 Pro was $770 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 5 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 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
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 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.