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POCO F5 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

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· 2023

POCO F5 Pro

$549

88.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery88/100

· 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

88.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.2

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy POCO F5 Pro:

✓10g lighter chassis (204g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$750 lower launch MSRP ($549 vs $1299)
✓Larger 5,160 mAh battery capacity (+160 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	POCO F5 Pro	Galaxy S26 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)
Screen Size	6.67"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	3200x1440 (521 ppi)	3120x1440 (501 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,400 nits peak	2,600 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	64 MP, f/1.73, OIS, OmniVision OV64B	200 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom	2 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP, f/2.45	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	162.8 x 75.4 x 9.35 mm	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight	204 g	214 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP53	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,160 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	67W wired fast charging	60W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$549	$1299

Editorial Lab Verdict

POCO F5 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, POCO F5 Pro ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy POCO F5 Pro:

Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 88.2 · Lighter body: 204g (10g lighter in hand)

When to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 64 MP · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (2 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: POCO F5 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Which phone is better: POCO F5 Pro or Galaxy S26 Ultra?

POCO F5 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.5/100 compared to Galaxy S26 Ultra (88.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 88.2 and Lighter body: 204g (10g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between POCO F5 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

POCO F5 Pro is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 5160 mAh battery, while Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 6.9-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between POCO F5 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

In lab hardware evaluations, POCO F5 Pro scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 100/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

POCO F5 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: POCO F5 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Which phone is better: POCO F5 Pro or Galaxy S26 Ultra?

What are the primary battery and display differences between POCO F5 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

How do the camera capabilities compare between POCO F5 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra?

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