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; estimated prices are $529 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-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 (3,033,306 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $529 vs $799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Poco F8 Pro scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). 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 S26 (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $529 | $799 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $270. Poco F8 Pro is cheaper by $270.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
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 S26 (68/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (97/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.