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Reviewers rate the Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra clearly higher: 81 against 61 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Some disagreement · 10 reviews
Suits buyers who want a large, smooth screen, long software support and a current Exynos chip at a lower price than the Galaxy S26. The main trade-offs are weaker telephoto and ultrawide cameras, 128GB base storage, and a price that reviewers see as high versus…
Reviewers agree · 6 reviews
Suits buyers wanting flagship performance, very long battery life and strong speakers at a lower price than mainstream Ultra phones. Trade-offs include a heavy body, average or uneven cameras, heat under load, and only four years of Android updates.
| Measure | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 61 | 81 |
3 publications have scored both phones. 3 scored the Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra higher.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2026 | September 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $699 | $799 |
| Launch price (UK) | £699 | £899 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €799 | €1,099 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.7″ | 6.9″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | 8,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W |
| Chipset | Exynos 2500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Base storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 193 g | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 4 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.