Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,862,914 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3862914 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (70/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 2500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3862914 | 2289696 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2285 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7874 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (70/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.