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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
66.1Performance79.1
53.6Display69.1
46.5Camera73.2
70.5Battery79
94.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE15 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 63.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and display (+15). 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 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 23% higher Active use endurance: 14.8 h vs 12 h
  • 21% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • 15% lower weight: 193 g vs 226 g
  • Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 66
  • Stronger display score: 69 vs 54
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 71
  • 2400% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size6.7 ″6.73 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401440x3200
Pixel density385 ppi522 ppi+36%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits3,200 nits+68%
Screen-to-body88.7 %90 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetExynos 2500Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu2,535,2012,650,000+5%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,438Top 22%3,050+25%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,035Top 19%9,600+19%Top 11%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256/512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 15 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto8 MP200 MP+2400%
Optical zoom3 x4.3 x+43%
Max video8K8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity4,900 mAh5,410 mAh+10%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging15 W80 W+433%
Active use endurance14.8 h+23%12 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight193 g+15%226 g
Thickness7.4 mm+21%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminum AlloyAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 15 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 15 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi 15 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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