Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $168 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 617,626); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $799
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2183
- Lighter: 162g vs 217g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 M7 Plus 5G (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (89/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $631. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $631 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (89/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (77/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (68/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (89/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.