Poco M5s vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $210 and $1230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 214g).
Poco M5s
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 179g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $210 vs $1230
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1881
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M5s (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco M5s | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 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) | 1100 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $210 | $1230 |
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 M5s and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Poco M5s by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1020. Poco M5s is cheaper by $1020.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (88/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M5s (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco M5s 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.