Poco M5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $170 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 41/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Poco M5
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $999
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 29 points higher (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, 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 M5 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco M5 (72/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $999 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M5 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Poco M5 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $829. Poco M5 was $829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco M5 (72/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.