Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 9.5 |
| Battery & charging | 9.0 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,500 nits
- against 2,600 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP68
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 60 W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 500 ppi
- against 416 ppi
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,710
- against 3,234
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 11,284
- against 10,059
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,887,841 | 3,892,165 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,710 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 11,284 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. | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,864 | 7,744 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 214 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 60 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 55 h |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 25 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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″ | 6.9″ |
| 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 | 500 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Anti-reflective coating, Mohs Level 6, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Barometer, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing 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 | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, eSIM, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.28 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.35 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 699.99 € | — |
| Model numbers | 25102PCBEG | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS |
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