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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26
67.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
81Performance79.1
60Display69.1
47.3Camera73.2
62.1Battery79
94.7Features78.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2612 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 67.7, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+26) and battery (+17). Samsung Galaxy S26 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 features score: 95 vs 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 28% higher Active use endurance: 15.3 h vs 12 h
  • 26% lower weight: 167 g vs 226 g
  • 23% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 69 vs 60
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 62
  • 1900% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 10 MP
  • 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size6.3 ″6.73 ″+7%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401440x3200
Pixel density411 ppi522 ppi+27%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,200 nits+23%
Screen-to-body90 %90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan)Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu3,064,672+16%2,650,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,995Top 14%3,050+2%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,824+13%Top 4%9,600Top 11%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256GB/512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP200 MP+1900%
Optical zoom3 x4.3 x+43%
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity4,300 mAh5,410 mAh+26%
Wired charging25 W90 W+260%
Wireless charging15 W80 W+433%
Active use endurance15.3 h+28%12 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight167 g+26%226 g
Thickness7.2 mm+23%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor Aluminum 2Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Xiaomi 15 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Xiaomi 15 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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