Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) 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 $699 and $1299. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 206g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3228426
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- 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 F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Poco F9 Pro by 6.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Poco F9 Pro was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (96/100 vs 95/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.