Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 3,161,126); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $825
- Better portability (89/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 3161126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 11.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (84/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.