Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 11i
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Lighter: 207g vs 214g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi 11i by 361.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 11i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (96/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.