Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Lighter: 171g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (84/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2885 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 318.4% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (84/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (51/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.