Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1299
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 M3 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1099. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $1099 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (88/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G 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.