Poco M8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 59/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,041,898); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $999
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3168
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 11 points higher (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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 M8 Pro (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041898 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Poco M8 Pro by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Poco M8 Pro was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (70/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.