Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,305,466); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 129).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1305466
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Lighter: 204g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 1305466 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 129 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 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 | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- 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 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 169.3% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (84/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.