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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher (76/100 vs 55). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra (86 vs 69).
  • Smart: Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra (83 vs 62).
  • Premium: Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra (73 vs 55).

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Samsung Galaxy S26 (53), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra (94 vs 43).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: level (86 and 84).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra (90 vs 33).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionSamsung Galaxy S26Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Overall score55/10076/100
Performance86/100≈ 84/100
Camera53/100not measured
Battery43/10094/100
Working memory (RAM)60/10090/100
Storage33/10090/100
Fast charging7/10080/100
Brightness45/10086/100
Updates90/10025/100
New price checked$785
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How these scores are calculated

Samsung Galaxy S26 sheet → Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra sheet →