Poco M2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M2 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1762
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M2 Pro leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M2 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (89/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Poco M2 Pro by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (77/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M2 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (89/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.