POCO F5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Xiaomi · 2023

POCO F5 Pro

89/ 100

Launch MSRP$549 USD

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G

89/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G BETTER THAN POCO F5 Pro?

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POCO F5 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5GWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	POCO F5	Samsung Galaxy	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,160 mAh	4,900 mAh	+5,160 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	67W	Standard	67W Max
Main Camera Sensor	64 MP	50 MP	64 MP
Screen Display Size	6.67"	6.7"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	204g	N/A	204g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy POCO F5 Pro:

✓795g lighter chassis (204g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9450 lower launch MSRP ($549 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,160 mAh battery capacity (+260 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	POCO F5 Pro	Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.67"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	3200x1440 (521 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,400 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 POCO F5 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB	512 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 POCO F5 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera	64 MP, f/1.73, OIS, OmniVision OV64B	50 MP, 50MP Main (OIS) + 50MP Ultra-wide + Telephoto
Telephoto Zoom	2 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	N/A
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	32 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 POCO F5 Pro Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	162.8 x 75.4 x 9.35 mm	N/A
Weight	204 g	N/A
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	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,160 mAh	4,900 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	67W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
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 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
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	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose POCO F5 Pro:

Larger battery capacity: 5,160 mAh (+260 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 67W vs max 0W

When to choose Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G:

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.5

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: POCO F5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G

Which is better: POCO F5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.0/100 compared to POCO F5 Pro (88.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.5.