Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; launch prices were $1299 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-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 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi 13 Lite
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 40/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Lighter: 171g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1299
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, Xiaomi 13 Lite — 36/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (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 13 Lite (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2400x1080 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 302.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $899. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (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 13 Lite (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite 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 13 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.