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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Xiaomi 13

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 13

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13

$899

55.5Inno Score
66.1Performance51.7
53.6Display52.8
46.5Camera52
70.5Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+14). Xiaomi 13 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 52
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 63
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 64% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 1,550,000
  • Lower launch price: $700 vs $899

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13

  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
  • 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
  • 25% higher telephoto: 10 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13
Screen size6.7 ″+5%6.36 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XOLED
Resolution1080x23402400x1080
Pixel density385 ppi414 ppi+8%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits1,900 nits
Screen-to-body88.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13
ChipsetExynos 2500Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu2,535,201+64%1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,438+19%Top 22%2,050Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,035+46%Top 19%5,500Top 34%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto8 MP10 MP+25%
Optical zoom3 x3.2 x+7%
Max video8K8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13
Capacity4,900 mAh+9%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance14.8 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13
Weight193 g189 g+2%
Thickness7.4 mm+7%8 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminum AlloyAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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