Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 70/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4600); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,305,466).

Both devices scored the same rating of 70/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi 12 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 70/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26+ Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3161830 1305466
Geekbench Single 2900 1675
Geekbench Multi 9200 4453
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 204 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -142.2%
1305466 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 142.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (64/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Both devices scored 70/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26+.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.