Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 17
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4300mAh, 25W | 6330mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Ice Blue, Venture Green, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 25, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 10, 2026 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹87,999 | ₹89,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1220 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2656 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 411 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Weight | 167 grams | 191 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Side | Armor Aluminium | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2600 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Deca-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 960 | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto focus, Auto HDR, Best Face, Digital zoom, Night mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Slow Motion | Auto Supermoon, Color Spectrum Sensor, Digital zoom, Documents Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Fastshot Mode, Filter, HDR, Laser AF, Leica Branded Lens, Long Exposure, panorama, Pro mode, RAW Capture Support, Super Macro, Watermark | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 4-Mic array, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Night Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI Image Signal Processor, AI Stickers, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist | AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Erase Pro, AI Film, AI Image Expansion, AI Interpreter, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Face unlock, HDR10+ | AI Face Unlock, Dynamic photo, EIS, HdR, Palm shutter, panorama, PDAF, Portrait Mode, Slow motion, Time Lapse, Voice shutter | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | gyro-EIS, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 6330 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 100 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, IR Blaster, Laser Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
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