POCO M7 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
44.6Performance43.2
58.1Display44.9
43.4Camera41.9
53.5Battery43.7
86.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — POCO M7 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M7 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.1 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and display (+13). Samsung Galaxy A26 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M7 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 110% higher Peak brightness: 2,100 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- 49% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 87,552 vs 58,764
- 16% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 294,711 vs 253,348
- 16% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 233,256 vs 200,275
- 14% higher AnTuTu: 754,064 vs 661,238
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,100 nits+110% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 661,238Bottom 11% | 754,064+14%Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 253,348Bottom 11% | 294,711+16%Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 58,764Bottom 13% | 87,552+49%Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 148,851+7%Bottom 16% | 138,545Bottom 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 200,275Bottom 11% | 233,256+16%Bottom 21% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+5% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |