Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
87
Beebom Score
93
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+200MP/50MP (Front) | 200MP+50MP+50MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 90W | 5000mAh, 60W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Black, White | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2026 | February 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 13, 2026 | March 10, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,39,999 | ₹1,39,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1200 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2608 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 416 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3500 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Weight | 218.4 grams | 214 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Back | Silicon Polymer | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Supermoon, Cinematic Mode, Documents Mode, EIS, Fastshot Mode, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Long Exposure, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, RAW Capture Support, Super Macro | Best Face, Laser Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4-Mic array, Dolby Vision, Log Video, Movie Mode, Night Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | 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 | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI suggestions, Audio Eraser, Galaxy AI, Photo assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus, EIS, Face unlock, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | Face unlock, HDR Photos, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 W | 60 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| 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 & e-SIM) or 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:Tie
| 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 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Barometer, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
