Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi 11i

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2318
  • Lighter: 190g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (72/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26+ Xiaomi 11i
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 3161830 750481
Geekbench Single 2900 936
Geekbench Multi 9200 2318
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 207 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 11i MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
54/100 -321.3%
750481 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Xiaomi 11i by 321.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (91/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (72/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.