Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 218g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- 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 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 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 5.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Poco F8 Ultra was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.