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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

$1,499

68.2Inno Score
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

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Screen size6.7 ″6.73 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution3120x14401440x3200
Pixel density516 ppi522 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits+15%
Screen-to-body90.7 %+1%89.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxySnapdragon 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 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256GB / 512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63-4.0
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x5 x+67%
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh+2%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging20 W80 W+300%
Active use endurance16.4 h+49%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Weight190 g+14%220 g
Thickness7.3 mm+21%9.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

Software

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

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