Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+200MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4300mAh, 25W | 6000mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Software, Design and Build Quality | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 25, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 10, 2026 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹87,999 | ₹1,39,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2608 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 411 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Weight | 167 grams | 218.4 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | ||
| Back | Glass | Fiberglass | ||
| Side | Armor Aluminium | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| 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 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Best Face | Auto Supermoon, Documents Mode, EIS, Fastshot Mode, Laser Auto Focus, Long Exposure, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait mode, RAW Capture Support, Super Macro | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 4-Mic array, Dolby Vision, Log Video, Movie Mode, 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 suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist | AI Assistant, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Scene recognition, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Translation, AI Writing, Circle to Search, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Face unlock, HDR10+ | AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus, EIS, Face unlock, Palm shutter, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 90 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| 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 | Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Infrared Sensor, IR Blaster, Multispectral Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner (Under Display), X-Axis Linear Motor |
