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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi 14T Pro

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 14T Pro

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14T Pro

$799

68.6Inno Score
82.4Performance63
66Display76.3
47.3Camera56.7
71.7Battery75.9
94.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+7 spec wins — Xiaomi 14T Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and features (+16). Xiaomi 14T 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 63
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 58% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 7,300
  • 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 2,250

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14T Pro

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 66
  • Stronger camera score: 57 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 76 vs 72
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,100

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14T Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14T Pro
Screen size6.7 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution3120x14401220x2712
Pixel density516 ppi+16%446 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness2,600 nits4,000 nits+54%
Screen-to-body90.7 %90.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14T Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14T Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 9300+
AnTuTu—2,092,277Top 37%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—643,013Top 35%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—620,215Top 40%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—352,226Top 26%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—476,823Top 38%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393+51%Top 8%2,250Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515+58%Top 2%7,300Top 21%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14T Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14T Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x+15%2.6 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14T Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14T Pro
Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh+2%
Wired charging45 W120 W+167%
Wireless charging20 W50 W+150%
Active use endurance16.4 h+37%12 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi 14T Pro
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi 14T Pro
Weight190 g+9%209 g
Thickness7.3 mm+13%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

Software

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

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