POCO X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: POCO X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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POCO X8 Pro MaxPOCO X8 Pro MaxGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
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Technical data sheets

Basics
POCO X8 Pro Max
POCO X8 Pro Max
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 9.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		9.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.6Design & Materials 8.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.6Performance & Hardware 9.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.3Camera 8.9Camera
Connectivity score 8.2 Connectivity 9.0 Connectivity
Battery score 8.8 Battery 7.3 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.3
51 reviews
9.0
28 reviews

Technical specifications of the POCO X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Specs POCO X8 Pro Max price compare POCO X8 Pro Max
Global · 12GB · 256GB 		Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price compare Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.83" 6.9"
Resolution QHD WQHD+
Usable surface 90% useful 91% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 77.9 mm
163.0 mm
8.2 mm 		78.1 mm
163.6 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 219 g 214 g
Micro Dimensity 9500s
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Elite G5
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 3.085.998
v11 		4.027.702
v11
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
Light Fusion 600
2 		1
200 Mpx · ƒ/1.4
ISOCELL HP2
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 16

Brand
Brand POCO Samsung
Aliases 2602BPC18G SM-S948B

Release Date
Release date March 2026,
2 months ago 		February 2026,
3 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

POCO X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
POCO X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Size
77.9 mm • 163.0 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
78.1 mm • 163.6 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 219 g 214 g
Usable surface 90 % 91 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Fiberglass Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Resistance IP68
IP69 		IP68
Colors
Black
White
Blue
Green
Orange
Black
White
Gray
Violet
Cyan
Rose Gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.83" 6.9"
Type AMOLED AMOLED • Dynamic AMOLED 2X +
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution QHD
1280 x 2772 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3088 px
Density 447 Pixels per inch 494 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
  • TÜV Low Blue Light
  • 3840 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 3500 cd/m²
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • DisplayPort 1.4
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 2600 cd/m²
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.0
9.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.2
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.2
9.3
Number of reviews
51 reviews
28 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU 1x3,73 GHz C1 Ultra + 3x3 GHz C1 Premium + 4x2,4 GHz C1 Pro 2x4.61 GHz ARM + 6x3.63 GHz ARM
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 3 nm 3 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Immortalis-G925 MC12 Adreno 840 1.2 GHz

RAM
RAM 12 GB 12 GB
Type -- RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
3.085.998
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 98% of devices
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4.027.702
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 99% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 4.1 UFS Storage 4.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Vibration Motor

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.3
9.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.8
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.6
9.3
Number of reviews
51 reviews
28 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 200 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.5 ƒ/ 1.4
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision Light Fusion 600 Samsung ISOCELL HP2
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.60 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.95" 1/1.3"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 1.9
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung JN3
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Pixel size
--
0.70 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
--
1/2.4"
3
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
10 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Samsung
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
4
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.9
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Sony IMX854
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
0.70 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.52"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • UIS
  • Noise reduction
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type Unknown CMOS
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
157
Mobile
160
Photo
153
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
9.7
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
8.8
Quality of selfies
7.7
8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
9.0
Number of reviews
51 reviews
28 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n18 (850)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • No official network bands
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC eSE
  • Ultra-wideband (UWB)
  • Satellite SOS connectivity

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.6
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.6
And the WiFi?
9.5
9.6
Number of reviews
51 reviews
28 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
8500 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
100.0W 		Yes,
60.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 14%
    One day
  • 51%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
51 reviews
28 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • HyperOS 3.X (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 11 months ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 11 months ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 88%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 18%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 64%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
51 reviews
28 reviews
Prices
From $ 416 --
From $ 1,021 --

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