Infinix S5 lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Infinix S5 lite (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 21/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 156,818); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 lite doesn't; the Infinix S5 lite is noticeably lighter (178g vs 214g).
Infinix S5 lite
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 178g vs 214g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Infinix S5 lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 62 points higher (83/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (95/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (86/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Infinix S5 lite | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); XOS 5.5 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Infinix S5 lite
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Infinix S5 lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix S5 lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Infinix S5 lite and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Infinix S5 lite by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Infinix S5 lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (95/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (88/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (86/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (61/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Infinix S5 lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite by 62 points (83/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Infinix S5 lite has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Infinix S5 lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.