Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 43/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 515,647).
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999
- Overall rating 43/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1794
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 27 points higher (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $999 |
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 27 points (70/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.