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; estimated prices are $168 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 36/100 (a 18-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 (2,856,499 vs 622,608); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 217g).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $168 vs $799
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2183
- Lighter: 162g vs 217g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 18 points higher (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (97/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 2856499 | |
| 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 | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $168 | $799 |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
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.
Price difference: $631. Poco M7 Plus 5G is cheaper by $631.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (97/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Poco M7 Plus 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
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 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.