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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

$1,199

57.6Inno Score
66.1Performance40.8
53.6Display57.6
46.5Camera66.4
70.5Battery70.2
94.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE10 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 57.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+25). Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 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 41
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 144% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 1,040,324
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 120% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 3,650
  • Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,199

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 54
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
  • 500% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 8 MP
  • 347% higher Wireless charging: 67 W vs 15 W
  • 300% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Screen size6.7 ″6.81 ″+2%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO OLED
Resolution1080x23403200x1440
Pixel density385 ppi515 ppi+34%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits+12%1,700 nits
Screen-to-body88.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
ChipsetExynos 2500Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu2,535,201+144%1,040,324
Geekbench 6 (single)2,438+68%Top 22%1,450Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,035+120%Top 19%3,650Top 50%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256/512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Ultra-wide12 MP48 MP+300%
Telephoto8 MP48 MP+500%
Optical zoom3 x5 x+67%
Max video8K8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP20 MP+67%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh+2%
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging15 W67 W+347%
Active use endurance14.8 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Weight193 g+18%234 g
Thickness7.4 mm+12%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminum AlloyAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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