Poco M8s vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $189 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 622,608); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Poco M8s
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4900 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $999
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco M8s (72/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $999 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M8s and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Poco M8s by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $810. Poco M8s was $810 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco M8s (72/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.