Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
43.2Performance54
44.9Display64.2
41.9Camera69.5
43.7Battery71.6
65.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and camera (+28). Samsung Galaxy A26 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 15% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 9.1 mm
- 12% lower weight: 200 g vs 227 g
- Lower launch price: $300 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 44
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 522 ppi+36% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 2,600 nits+160% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 754,064Bottom 20% | 1,550,000 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 294,711Bottom 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 87,552Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 138,545Bottom 10% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 233,256Bottom 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 5 x+400% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+12% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+15% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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