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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi 13T

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 13T

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13T

$649

54.4Inno Score
82.4Performance36.3
66Display66.8
47.3Camera53
71.7Battery58.4
94.7Features78.7
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+5 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 54.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+46) and features (+16). Xiaomi 13T 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 36
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 58
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 195% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 3,900
  • 171% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T

  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 47
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $649 vs $1,100

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 13T
Screen size6.7 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution3120x14402712x1220
Pixel density516 ppi+16%446 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness2,600 nits2,600 nits
Screen-to-body90.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 13T
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTu—920,000
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393+171%Top 8%1,250Bottom 49%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515+195%Top 2%3,900Top 48%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 13T
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x+50%2 x
Max video8K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP20 MP+67%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 13T
Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh+2%
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging20 W—
Active use endurance16.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 13T
Weight190 g+4%197 g
Thickness7.3 mm+14%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 13T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 13T
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 13T
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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