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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi 14

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 14

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14

$999

67.2Inno Score
82.4Performance63.4
66Display64.5
47.3Camera65.9
71.7Battery70.9
94.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+8 spec wins — Xiaomi 14

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 67.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and features (+16). Xiaomi 14 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 63
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 63% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 7,050
  • 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 2,250

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14

  • Stronger camera score: 66 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
  • 150% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 20 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14
Screen size6.7 ″+5%6.36 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution3120x14401200x2670
Pixel density516 ppi+12%460 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits+15%
Screen-to-body90.7 %+1%89.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu—1,880,000
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393+51%Top 8%2,250Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515+63%Top 2%7,050Top 23%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256GB / 512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x3.2 x+7%
Max video8K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14
Capacity4,900 mAh+6%4,610 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging20 W50 W+150%
Active use endurance16.4 h+37%12 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14
Weight190 g+2%193 g
Thickness7.3 mm+11%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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