Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 190g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 40
Portability 90
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 190g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (90/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (90/100 vs 72/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26+ Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3161830 820210
Geekbench Single 2900 1059
Geekbench Multi 9200 3012
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" OLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 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 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 190 g 166 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -285.5%
820210 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 285.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (90/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.