Poco M8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 1,041,898).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Lighter: 206g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3168
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, 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 M8 Pro (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041898 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Poco M8 Pro by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Poco M8 Pro was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro 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 M8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.