Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
81Performance72.8
60Display69.1
47.3Camera69.5
62.1Battery82
94.7Features86.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2611 spec wins — Xiaomi 15S Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15S Pro wins this phone face-off, 74.6 to 67.7, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and battery (+20). 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 performance score: 81 vs 73
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 23% lower weight: 167 g vs 216 g
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,824 vs 9,250
- 14% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 60
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 82 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 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.73 ″+7% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 411 ppi | 521 ppi+27% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,200 nits+23% |
| Screen-to-body | 90 % | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan) | Xiaomi XRing O1 |
| AnTuTu | 3,064,672 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,995Top 14% | 2,985Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,824+17%Top 4% | 9,250Top 13% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 86 %Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.44 |
| 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 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 6,100 mAh+42% |
| 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 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g+23% | 216 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+14% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum 2 | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 15S 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 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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