Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceXiaomi 17 Ultra
- CameraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Battery and ChargingXiaomi 17 Ultra
- DesignSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 SamsungSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraNo reviews yet |  XiaomiXiaomi 17 UltraNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.9" |
| Main Camera | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 60 W | 90 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9" | 6.9" |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 2608x1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3500 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 840 | Adreno GPU |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
| Manufacturing Technology | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra Wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 5x | 200 MP 75-100mm |
| Telephoto Resolution | 50 MP | — |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 60 W | 90 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 214 g | 218.4 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8.29 mm |
| Frame | Titanium | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | Corning Gorilla Armor | Glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) |
| Satellite Connectivity | — | No |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | — | IP68 |
| Biyometrik | In-Screen Fingerprint | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Interface | One UI 8.5 | — |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on 5 of 9 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.