Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 66/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 213g).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance 90
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 44
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2798
  • Lighter: 162g vs 213g

  • Better portability (89/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 2856499
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 9100
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $771 vs $799

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 17 points higher (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2856499 3001049
Geekbench Single 2880 2798
Geekbench Multi 9100 10104
Display 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 162 g 213 g
Price $799 $771
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
66/100
2856499 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +4.8%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S26
$799
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Price difference: $28. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $28.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.