Galaxy S26 Ultra
POCO X7 Pro
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better pick overall by 15.8 points, leading in Updates, Camera and Performance. The gap is large; POCO X7 Pro only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
POCO X7 Pro offers more for the money ($399 vs $1,299 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 74). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy S26 Ultra has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy S26 Ultra's main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Only Galaxy S26 Ultra has an optical 5× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. POCO X7 Pro has the higher-resolution selfie camera (20 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
POCO X7 Pro's battery is 1,000 mAh larger (6,000 vs 5,000 mAh), about 20% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
POCO X7 Pro charges faster over cable (90W vs 60W). Only Galaxy S26 Ultra supports wireless charging.
Display
Galaxy S26 Ultra has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.67"). POCO X7 Pro's screen gets brighter (3,200 vs 2,600 nits), which shows outdoors. Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen is sharper (498 vs 446 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S26 Ultra has a titanium frame. POCO X7 Pro is 19 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy S26 Ultra should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | POCO X7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.67" AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3120×1440 (498 ppi) | Resolution | 2712×1220 (446 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 200 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 8 MP |
| 50 MP · 5× | Telephoto | None |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 20 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 6,000 mAh |
| 60 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | None |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| titanium | Frame | plastic |
| 214 g | Weight | 195 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| $1,299 | Launch price | EUR 369 (≈ $399) |
| 2026-02 | Released | 2025-01 |
Official source: Galaxy S26 Ultra · Official source: POCO X7 Pro
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
- 16 GB RAM
- 5× optical zoom
- 200 MP main camera
- 15W wireless charging
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (60W)
- Dimmer screen
- Pricier ($1,299)
POCO X7 Pro
Pros
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 90W charging
- 3,200 nits peak
- Lower price ($399)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Plastic frame
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.