⚖ Head to Head Comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi
88
€1,499
VS
+1
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung
89
$1299
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 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Android Headlines | 90 | 90 |
| Android Police | 80 | 80 |
| CGMTech | 85 | 85 |
| CNET | 95 | 80 |
| PhoneArena | 80 | 81 |
| Stuff | 100 | 95 |
| T3 | 80 | 100 |
| 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 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.9" |
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2608 x 1200 | 1440x3120 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB,16GB |
| Storage | 512GB,1TB | 256GB,512GB,1TB |
| Battery | 6,000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
