Poco M6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco M6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $220 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Poco M6 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $999
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 730
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1983
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Poco M6 Pro — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 730 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1983 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $779. Poco M6 Pro was $779 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (91/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Poco M6 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco M6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.