Poco F9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,219,688); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3219688
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9700
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 238g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (72/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25+ by 29.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (91/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (72/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.