Poco F7 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Poco F7 Ultra

A meaningful step up from previous Poco F-series phones with a premium glass-sandwich design, aluminum frame, and IP68 water resistance (immersible up to 2.5m for 30 minutes). At 212g it feels substantial without being heavy. The design is competent but not distinctive — it lacks the visual identity of competitors like the OnePlus 13R.

• IP68 water resistance with premium glass-sandwich construction — a first for the Poco F-series at this level
• Build quality is a notable step up from previous Poco F-series phones — no longer feels budget
• Design is competent but not distinctive — typical glass slab without a standout visual identity

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The S26 Ultra is the thinnest (7.9mm) and lightest (214g) Ultra ever, ditching the titanium frame in favor of Armor Aluminum. Rounder corners improve the hand feel significantly. Gorilla Glass Armor 2 protects the display. The design change from titanium to aluminum is divisive — some see it as a downgrade, others say it doesn't matter in real use.

• At 7.9mm thin and 214g, this is the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Ultra ever — noticeably more comfortable to hold than the S25 Ultra
• Rounder corners give the S26 Ultra a more comfortable grip — a welcome departure from the sharp-edged Ultra design language of recent years