Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $469 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,629,444); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $999
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2629444
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, 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+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (72/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 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 | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $999 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 16.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $530. Poco X8 Pro Max was $530 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (72/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.