Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G vs Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G wins 2 of 3 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G9195
- CameraNot enough data
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G5395
- Displayfrom specsTie8585
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G has the bigger battery6,210 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.59"
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G wins — BeastScore 89.0/100
After comparing all the specs, Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.6 and Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP.
Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.6 · Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP
Larger battery capacity: 6,210 mAh (+1,310 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G or Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.0/100 compared to Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G (88.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.6 and Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP.
What are the main battery and display differences between Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G and Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G has a 6.7-inch display and 4900 mAh battery. Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G has a 6.59-inch display and 6210 mAh battery.
How do Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G and Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G compare for speed?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ 5G scores 91/100 for performance; Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G scores 95/100.
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