Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $999 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 47/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 23 points higher (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (54/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 283.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (54/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.