Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 162g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (97/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 162 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $799 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 21.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (88/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (83/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (97/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.