Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 9.5 |
| Battery & charging | 9.0 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 4,900 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,887,841
- against 3,142,032
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,500 nits
- against 2,600 nits
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 516 ppi
- against 416 ppi
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 220 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.9 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,445
- against 3,234
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Xclipse 550 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz Best value | 3.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,887,841 Best value | 3,142,032 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,445 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 11,611 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 x 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6 x 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,864 | 7,138 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Blue, White, Silver, Gold, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.8 % Best value | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 4,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 55 h |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 20 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,200 Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 22.5 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits Best value | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,608 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi | 516 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Barometer, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, MIHC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, eSIM, VoLTE, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, DisplayPort output, Tethering, OTA Sync, DLNA, Computer Sync | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, Samsung DeX, DisplayPort output, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.15 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.78 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.22 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | 14,790 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 4,900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, ASHA, MIHC, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 699.99 € | — |
| Model numbers | 25102PCBEG | SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947U, SM-S947U1, SM-S947W, SM-S947N, SM-S9470, SM-S947E, SM-S947E/DS |
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