Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
66.1Performance43.2
53.6Display56.7
46.5Camera63.6
70.5Battery72.1
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+23). Xiaomi 12 Pro 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 S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 120% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 1,150,000
- 87% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 4,300
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 47
- 525% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 522 ppi+36% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits+27% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 2500 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | 2,535,201+120% | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,438+42%Top 22% | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,035+87%Top 19% | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+50% | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh+7% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 14.8 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g+5% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+10% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum Alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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