Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $469 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 32/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (97/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $469 | $182 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 250.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $287. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $287.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (97/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 30 points (62/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.