Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 44/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 1,700,848); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 1700848
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4313
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 21/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 10 points higher (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (64/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 1700848 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 67.9% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (64/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (97/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.