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; launch prices were $168 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-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 (3,463,142 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 617626
- 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 (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3463142 | |
| 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 | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | $168 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
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 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1131. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $1131 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (88/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
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 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
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 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.