Poco M2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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 M2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Poco M2 Pro by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (88/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (86/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.