Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,515,964).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 214g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3515964
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 214 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- 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 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.