Poco M5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 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 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Poco M5
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $1299
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M5 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $1299 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Poco M5 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Poco M5 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1129. Poco M5 was $1129 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (88/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M5 (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.