Xiaomi Poco F 8 Pro 512GB vs Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Poco F 8 Pro 512GB is cheaper by SAR 845 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 845
  • More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 256 GB)
  • Has dual SIM; the other doesn't
  • Lower weight: 199 g vs 213 g · slight difference
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 5 x vs 2.5 x

The deciding difference here: storage and optical zoom (telephoto) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    ✓ 512 GB256 GB
  • Screen size

    6.59 in6.9 in
  • Optical zoom (telephoto)

    2.5 x✓ 5 x

Specifications side by side

21 of 21 specs

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Spec
XiaomiSAR 2,849
Xiaomi Poco F 8 Pro 512GB specs
SamsungSAR 3,694
Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,849SAR 3,694
Storage✓ 512 GB256 GB
Memory (RAM)12 GB—
ProcessorSnapdragon 8—
Battery capacity6,210 mAh—
Wired charging—60 W
Main camera50 MP—
Years of OS updates—7 years
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Xiaomi Poco F 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Storage is higher on the Xiaomi Poco F 8 Pro 512GB: 512 GB vs 256 GB on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Xiaomi Poco F 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: 6.9 in vs 6.59 in on the Xiaomi Poco F 8 Pro 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in optical zoom (telephoto) between the Xiaomi Poco F 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Optical zoom (telephoto) is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: 5 x vs 2.5 x on the Xiaomi Poco F 8 Pro 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in 5G between the Xiaomi Poco F 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

No difference here: 5G is Yes on both.