Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $168 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 622,608).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper: $168 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 217g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (98/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $168 | $1299 |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 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 M7 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1131. Poco M7 Plus 5G is cheaper by $1131.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (98/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.