Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5410mAh, 90W | 4300mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Silver Chrome | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | February 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 03, 2025 | March 10, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹87,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 522 ppi | 411 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | WQHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Weight | 229 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 2600 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Xclipse 960 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 200 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Colour Spectrum Sensor, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | Auto HDR, Best Face | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision HDR, Face unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Screen flash | Auto Focus, Face unlock, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Capacity | 5410 mAh | 4300 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication | Accelerometer, Barometer, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
