Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $729 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 32/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $729
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 51 points higher (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (97/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $729 | $182 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 385.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $547. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $547.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (50/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (97/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 51 points (83/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.