Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 52/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha has the bigger battery (4050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2864
- Lighter: 162g vs 241g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Bigger battery: 4050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (89/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 229.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (77/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (89/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.