Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $1299 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,673,316); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1673316
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4313
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 107.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $999. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $999 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (96/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.