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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores higher (70/100 vs 69). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · $1,144 at AmazonView offer
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78 vs 75).
- Smart: level (74 and 74).
- Premium: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (71 vs 66).
By use
- Taking photos and videos: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (91), the only one of the two scored.
- Lasting a long time between charges: Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max (95 vs 52).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (90 vs 75).
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (90 vs 33).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | 69/100 |
| Performance | 90/100 | 75/100 |
| Camera | 91/100 | not measured |
| Battery | 52/100 | 95/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 60/100 | 60/100 |
| Storage | 90/100 | 33/100 |
| Fast charging | 41/100 | 80/100 |
| Brightness | 45/100 | 66/100 |
| Updates | 90/100 | not measured |
| New price checked | $1,144 View offer | not measured |
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · $1,144Track price
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sheet → Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max sheet →
And if neither?
OnePlus 15 has a higher Smart score than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84 vs 74) for a lower new price ($1,029 vs $1,144).