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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 41/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G 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 (2,827,538 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 33 points higher (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 33 points (74/100 vs 41/100).
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 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.