Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4900); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,161,126); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3161126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 20.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.