Poco F9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco F9 Ultra (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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 84/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,463,142); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 238g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 6 points higher (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (51/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 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 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 20.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (91/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (51/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.