Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $799 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 2,856,499).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 8431
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 2856499
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $799
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 8431 | |
| 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 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 162 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $760 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $39. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $39 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.