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 53/100 (a 17-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; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 551,784).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Poco M6 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Pro
Performance 43
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 62
Portability 80
Value for money 64
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
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?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 551784
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 730
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1983

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M6 Pro — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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+ significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (91/100 vs 43/100). 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).

Poco M6 Pro: The Poco M6 Pro 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 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 551784 3161830
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/f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless charging: no data
62
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M6 Pro MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
53/100
551784 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +82.5%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Poco M6 Pro by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6 Pro
$220
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999

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 43/100).

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 17 points.

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

The Poco M6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, 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 43/100).

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

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