Between the Galaxy S26+ and Poco F7 Ultra, the Galaxy S26+ comes out ahead in weight and pixel density, while the Poco F7 Ultra wins on wireless charging and wired charging. Overall, the Galaxy S26+ scores 68.5 and the Poco F7 Ultra scores 70.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (68.5 vs 70.4). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy S26+ if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, pixel density, promised os updates, among others.
Pick the Poco F7 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, wired charging, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26+ wins
- ▲Weight — 16.00 g less. 196 vs 212.
- ▲Pixel density — 15.02% more. 513 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
- ▲Screen size — 0.45% more. 6.7 " vs 6.67 ".
Why Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 50 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 166.67% more. 120 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Front camera — 166.67% more. 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 20.00% more. 2640000 vs 2200000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 8.16% more. 5300 mAh vs 4900 mAh.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 glead | 212 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mmlead | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 "lead | 6.67 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 513 ppilead | 446 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 3200 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4900 mAh | 5300 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S26+ or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Poco F7 Ultra has 8.2% more battery — 4900 mAh vs 5300 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S26+ or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Galaxy S26+ is 16g lighter — 196g vs 212g.
Is Galaxy S26+ waterproof?+
Galaxy S26+ has an IP68 rating.
Does Poco F7 Ultra support 5G?+
Yes, Poco F7 Ultra supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S26+ or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Poco F7 Ultra has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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