Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 162g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (97/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $799 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 28.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (97/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.