The POCO is a bit cheaper and has a much bigger battery. The Samsung is compact and has a telephoto.
Short answer
POCO F9 Pro - 6330 mAh, 100 W plus 50 W wireless, 185 Hz, 200 MP, cheaper. Galaxy S26 - 6.3" and 167 g, a 10 MP telephoto, One UI.
Key differences
| Spec | POCO F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Display | 6.59", AMOLED, 1156×2510, 185 Hz | 6.3", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080×2340, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP |
| Front | 32 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W / 50 W wireless | 25 W / 15 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 8.79 mm / 206 g | 7.2 mm / 167 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series and Samsung Exynos 2600 - both are flagship chips.
Battery
6330 mAh and 100 W vs 4300 mAh and 25 W.
Size
6.3" and 167 g on the Samsung vs 6.59" and 206 g on the POCO.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery, charging, price - POCO F9 Pro.
- Compactness and brand - Galaxy S26.
FAQ
How much RAM does the S26 have?
12 GB.
What is the POCO's main camera?
200 MP.
Which is cheaper?
The POCO F9 Pro.