Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 11T Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $799 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11T Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,140,220); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 108); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Xiaomi 11T Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1140220
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3537
- Lighter: 162g vs 204g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11T Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $799
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi 11T Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro leads (64/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100, Xiaomi 11T Pro — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (89/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 11T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 1140220 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 164.1×76.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 11T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Xiaomi 11T Pro by 148.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Xiaomi 11T Pro was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (77/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (64/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (89/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11T Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 11T Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a better fit for active users.