Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4900); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,289,696).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, the Poco F8 scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 2500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2289696 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2285 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 7874 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 36.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (86/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.