Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 84/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 3,515,964); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3310
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 10070
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 3515964
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 192g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $825 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 2 points higher (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $825 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- 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 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 1.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $474. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $474.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.