Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
82.4Performance63.4
66Display67.5
47.3Camera69.5
71.7Battery73.6
94.7Features70.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+11 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 68.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+19). Xiaomi 14 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+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 65% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 7,000
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 2,240
- Lower launch price: $1,100 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 20 W
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 516 ppi | 522 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,000 nits+15% |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 %+1% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,393+51%Top 8% | 2,240Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,515+65%Top 2% | 7,000Top 23% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | 80 W+300% |
| Active use endurance | 16.4 h+49% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+14% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+21% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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