Poco M8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $209 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 837,903).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $999
- Better portability (79/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3000
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, 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 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Poco M8 by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $790. Poco M8 was $790 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.