Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 30/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3000); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 190g).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 62/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 190g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 40 points higher (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1488.0% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (89/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (54/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 40 points (70/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.