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 — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-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 (3,463,142 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Lighter: 171g vs 214g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2785 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
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 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 302.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (86/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
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 84/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.
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 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.