Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 162g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (97/100 vs 17/100). 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $799 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (72/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (97/100 vs 17/100).
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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.