Poco F9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 65/100 (a 25-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 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 238g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 25 points higher (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (70/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 2500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 2289696 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2285 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7874 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (91/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (70/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 25 points (90/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
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 S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.