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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Pro

$999

58Inno Score
82.4Performance43.2
66Display56.7
47.3Camera63.6
71.7Battery72.1
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) and features (+29). Xiaomi 12 Pro 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+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 168% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 4,300
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro

  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 47
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 167% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 45 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 12 Pro
Screen size6.7 ″6.73 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution3120x14403200x1440
Pixel density516 ppi522 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits+73%1,500 nits
Screen-to-body90.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 12 Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu—1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393+97%Top 8%1,720Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515+168%Top 2%4,300Top 44%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 12 Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x+50%2 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 12 Pro
Capacity4,900 mAh+7%4,600 mAh
Wired charging45 W120 W+167%
Wireless charging20 W50 W+150%
Active use endurance16.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 12 Pro
Weight190 g+7%204 g
Thickness7.3 mm+11%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 12 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 12 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 12 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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