Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 235g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2289696 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2285 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7874 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (92/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.