Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 2
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-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 Civi 2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi Civi 2
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 45/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 2 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Lighter: 171g vs 214g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 2, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). 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 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (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 2 (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi Civi 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2400 | |
| 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 | 20 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 | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Civi 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 2
- 6.5" AMOLED
- 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 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi Civi 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 2 by 302.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (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 2 (86/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 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 Civi 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Civi 2 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
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 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.