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; estimated prices are $469 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 2,629,444); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $469 vs $799
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 2629444
- Lighter: 162g vs 218g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Price | $469 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 7.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $330. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $330.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (97/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 55/100).
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 8 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 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.