Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi 14
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4610); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,363,726).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Xiaomi 14
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2363726
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 7000
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4610 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100, Xiaomi 14 — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Xiaomi 14 by 33.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Xiaomi 14 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi 14?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 14?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Xiaomi 14?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.