Poco M6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. Both devices score the same overall rating of 32/100. Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 32/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 97
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

The Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26 received the same MobileRank rating — 32/100. In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M6 Plus Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 749719
Geekbench Single 1008
Geekbench Multi 2758
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 25W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP67
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 205 g 200 g
Price $182
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

Both devices scored 32/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy A26.

What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.