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 (3,161,126 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Xiaomi 11i by 321.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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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.