Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
90Performance75.8
62.7Display67.4
74Camera73.3
61.2Battery85.4
94.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 76 against 76.6 for Xiaomi 17 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 17 Pro edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 90 vs 76
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,900 vs 9,111
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,850 vs 3,289
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 63
- Stronger battery score: 85 vs 61
- 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 25 W
- 67% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 60 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+10% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1220x2656 |
| Pixel density | 498 ppi+7% | 464 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,500 nits+35% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 3,437,807Top 13% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 1,017,509Top 13% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,344,505Top 13% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 390,717Top 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 685,076Top 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,850+17%Top 2% | 3,289Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,900+31%Top 2% | 9,111Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,300 mAh+26% |
| Wired charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 50 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 214 g | 192 g+10% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+1% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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