Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 191g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 162g vs 191g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (89/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $709 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $90. Xiaomi 17 was $90 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (87/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (89/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.