Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,349,808); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 129); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4188
- Lighter: 162g vs 204g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 109.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.