Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Lighter: 190g vs 241g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (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 Mi Mix Alpha notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (72/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 268.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (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 Mi Mix Alpha notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (54/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (72/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.