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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

$1,499

68.2Inno Score
66.1Performance63.4
53.6Display67.5
46.5Camera69.5
70.5Battery73.6
94.7Features70.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE12 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 63.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and display (+14). Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 features score: 95 vs 71
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 35% higher Active use endurance: 14.8 h vs 11 h
  • 33% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 1,900,000
  • 20% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 9.2 mm
  • Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 68 vs 54
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 74 vs 71
  • 525% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 14 Ultra
Screen size6.7 ″6.73 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401440x3200
Pixel density385 ppi522 ppi+36%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits3,000 nits+58%
Screen-to-body88.7 %89.5 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 14 Ultra
ChipsetExynos 2500Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu2,535,201+33%1,900,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,438+9%Top 22%2,240Top 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,035+15%Top 19%7,000Top 23%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256/512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 14 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63-4.0
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto8 MP50 MP+525%
Optical zoom3 x5 x+67%
Max video8K8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 14 Ultra
Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh+2%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging15 W80 W+433%
Active use endurance14.8 h+35%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 14 Ultra
Weight193 g+12%220 g
Thickness7.4 mm+20%9.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminum AlloyAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 14 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 14 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 14 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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