Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
81Performance54
60Display64.2
47.3Camera69.5
62.1Battery71.6
94.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S269 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 63.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+27). Xiaomi 13 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: 81 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 98% higher AnTuTu: 3,064,672 vs 1,550,000
- 97% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,824 vs 5,500
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 60
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 62
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.73 ″+7% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 411 ppi | 522 ppi+27% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | 3,064,672+98% | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,995+46%Top 14% | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,824+97%Top 4% | 5,500Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| 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@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 15.3 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g+26% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+21% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum 2 | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |