Comparison · data as of 24 October 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs ₹1,27,999 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra costs ₹1,27,997. We cannot compare overall scores because some specifications are unconfirmed.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores higher for performance, display, software support and durability.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores higher for battery, charging and gaming.

Side by side, true scale

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm · 214 g
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
162.9 × 77.6 × 8.29 mm · 218.4 g

Drawn at 2.2 px per mm from maker-stated dimensions; grid squares are 5 mm.

Scores compared

Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraXiaomi 17 Ultra 81 overall — 80 camera — 45 battery 69 79 charging 92 98 performance 96 88 gaming 88 85 display 85 100 software support 88 97 durability 95 51 value —

Not scored for either phone yet (too few confirmed inputs): video, selfie and audio.

Specifications side by side

The better value is marked with a teal bar. Prices in ₹; maker-stated specifications.
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraXiaomi 17 Ultra
Price (from)₹1,27,999₹1,27,997
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Display size6.9"6.9"
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,500 nits
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired charging60W90W
Wireless charging25W50W
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5×—
Front camera12 MP50 MP
Weight214 g218.4 g
Thickness7.9 mm8.29 mm
OS upgrades7 years6 years
Water resistanceIP68IP68

Generated from our data on 2026-10-24. Sources are on each phone's page: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra.