Poco M6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 49/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 21 points (70/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 53
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4900 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 49/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 21 points higher (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (72/100 vs 53/100).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M6 Plus Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 3161830
Geekbench Single 2900
Geekbench Multi 9200
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2460 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 13 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 205 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (72/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 21 points (70/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.