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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Xiaomi Mi 11

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11

$749

51.3Inno Score
82.4Performance38.6
66Display56.3
47.3Camera49.3
71.7Battery60.5
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+6 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 51.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and features (+29). Xiaomi Mi 11 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 39
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 56
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 61
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 215% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 3,650

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11

  • 150% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 20 W
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 22% higher Wired charging: 55 W vs 45 W
  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,100

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi Mi 11
Screen size6.7 ″6.81 ″+2%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution3120x14403200x1440
Pixel density516 ppi515 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits+73%1,500 nits
Screen-to-body90.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi Mi 11
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxySnapdragon 888
AnTuTu—1,040,324
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393+134%Top 8%1,450Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515+215%Top 2%3,650Top 50%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi Mi 11
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP13 MP+8%
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP20 MP+67%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi Mi 11
Capacity4,900 mAh+7%4,600 mAh
Wired charging45 W55 W+22%
Wireless charging20 W50 W+150%
Active use endurance16.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi Mi 11
Weight190 g+3%196 g
Thickness7.3 mm+10%8.1 mm
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi Mi 11
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi Mi 11
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Xiaomi Mi 11
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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