⚖ Head to Head Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung
89
$1299
VS
+1
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi
88
€1,499
Razor-Thin Margin
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra barely edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by just 1 point (89 vs 88). With such a slim margin across 32 reviews, both are excellent choices.
💡 Our Take: This is essentially a toss-up. Consider price, ecosystem compatibility, and specific features.
✓ Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 1 points higher ✓ 7 publications reviewed both ✓ Based on 32 expert reviews
7 reviewers evaluated both products, providing solid comparative data.
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Android Headlines | 90 | 90 |
| Android Police | 80 | 80 |
| CGMTech | 85 | 85 |
| CNET | 80 | 95 |
| PhoneArena | 81 | 80 |
| Stuff | 95 | 100 |
| T3 | 100 | 80 |
| 91mobiles | — | 90 |
| Android Authority | — | 90 |
| Android Central | — | 90 |
| Digital Camera World | — | 90 |
| Engadget | 90 | — |
| Expert Reviews | — | 80 |
| GSMArena | 90 | — |
| Independent | 90 | — |
| Indian Express | 90 | — |
| ITPro | 100 | — |
| Mashable | 92 | — |
| Notebookcheck Net | — | 90 |
| PCMag | 80 | — |
| Tech Advisor | 90 | — |
| TechRadar | 90 | — |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | — |
| Trusted Reviews | — | 90 |
| Wired | 80 | — |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.9" |
| Display Type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 2608 x 1200 |
| RAM | 12GB,16GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB,512GB,1TB | 512GB,1TB |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 6,000mAh |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
