Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,274,157); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3274157
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 10162
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $709 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $709 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $590. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $590.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
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?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.