Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 17: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 17, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 500 ppi
- against 460 ppi
- Charge cycles
- 1,200
- against 1,000
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9″
- against 6.3″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,220 px
Xiaomi 17, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,330 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,027,702
- against 3,892,165
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,500 nits
- against 2,600 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.74 GHz Best value | 4.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,892,165 | 4,027,702 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,710 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,284 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,744 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Black, Green, Pink, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 151.1 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,330 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 60 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, USB Power Delivery |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | 64 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 Best value | 1,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,220 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,656 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi Best value | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Anti-reflective coating, Mohs Level 6, Stylus Support | 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, eSIM, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.28 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.35 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | 25113PN0EG |
