Samsung Galaxy S26 vs TCL P80 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
TCL P80 Pro 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3185
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 40/100)
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $279 vs $799
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the TCL P80 Pro 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 17 points higher (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads (61/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100, TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100; 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 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (61/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | TCL P80 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $279 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and TCL P80 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads TCL P80 Pro 5G by 196.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. TCL P80 Pro 5G was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (61/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the TCL P80 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the TCL P80 Pro 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.