Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,037,544); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 141); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 234g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1037544
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 234g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 67W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (51/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 1037544 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 141 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- 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 Mi 11 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 238.9% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (96/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (51/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.