Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $529 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 74/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Poco F8 Pro scores 5 points higher (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Poco F8 Pro was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (68/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 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?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.