Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 11T Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11T Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,127,120); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 108).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Performance 63
Display 79
Camera 48
Battery 64
Portability 48
Value for money 48
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1127120
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3373
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11T Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 214g
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1299

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 11T Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100, Xiaomi 11T Pro — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (96/100 vs 63/100). 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 11T Pro (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 11T Pro: The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Xiaomi 11T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3515964 1127120
Geekbench Single 3601 1488
Geekbench Multi 10686 3373
Display 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 60W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 157 108
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 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm 164.1×76.9×8.8 mm
Weight 214 g 204 g
Launch price $1299 $500
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Xiaomi 11T Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Xiaomi 11T Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Xiaomi 11T Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 11T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
3515964 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 11T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 -211.9%
1127120 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi 11T Pro by 211.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1299
Xiaomi 11T Pro
$500

Launch price difference: $799. Xiaomi 11T Pro was $799 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (96/100 vs 63/100).

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 11T Pro (86/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 11T Pro — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi 11T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a better fit for active users.