Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $729 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 218g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (89/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 29.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Poco F8 Ultra was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (85/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (89/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.