Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 214g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (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 Civi 1S (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (90/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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 | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP 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 Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 322.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (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 Civi 1S (86/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (61/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (90/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.