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).

The Xiaomi 14 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
Xiaomi 14
Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 65
Portability 61
Value for money 62
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 14: The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 14
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 14
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Xiaomi 14
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100 -33.8%
2363726 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Xiaomi 14 by 33.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Xiaomi 14
$599

Launch price difference: $400. Xiaomi 14 was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.