Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 11i

The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 207g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S26

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

Xiaomi 11i

Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2318
  • Lighter: 162g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 11i better?

  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (89/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Xiaomi 11i
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 2827538 750481
Geekbench Single 2880 936
Geekbench Multi 9100 2318
Display 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 25W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 146 —
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 162 g 207 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Xiaomi 11i

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Xiaomi 11i

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Xiaomi 11i

  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100
2827538 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 11i MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
54/100 -276.8%
750481 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Xiaomi 11i by 276.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Xiaomi 11i

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (89/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (77/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (89/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.