Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 206g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Poco F9 Pro scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (89/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco F9 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (84/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (89/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.