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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
66.1Performance54
53.6Display64.2
46.5Camera69.5
70.5Battery71.6
94.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE scores 63.4 against 63.8 for Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 13 Ultra edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 54
  • 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
  • 46% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 5,500
  • Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 54
  • Stronger camera score: 70 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

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.7 ″6.73 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO OLED
Resolution1080x23403200x1440
Pixel density385 ppi522 ppi+36%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits2,600 nits+37%
Screen-to-body88.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetExynos 2500Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu2,535,201+64%1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,438+19%Top 28%2,050Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,035+46%Top 24%5,500Top 41%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256/512GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto8 MP50 MP+525%
Optical zoom3 x5 x+67%
Max video8K8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh+2%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance14.8 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight193 g+15%227 g
Thickness7.4 mm+19%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminum AlloyAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesNo

Software

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

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