Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 749,719).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $350
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Poco X8 Pro scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $250 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 164.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (76/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.