Poco M7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $110 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 43/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 476,175); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $799
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1396
- Lighter: 162g vs 224g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 31 points higher (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, 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 (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (89/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Poco M7 by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $689. Poco M7 was $689 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (89/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (58/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (89/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 31 points (74/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.