Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 62/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 214g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1665.8% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (88/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (61/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.