Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs TCL P80 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
TCL P80 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2813
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $999
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the TCL P80 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the TCL P80 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads TCL P80 5G by 259.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $770. TCL P80 5G was $770 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the TCL P80 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the TCL P80 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.