Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 8.4 |
| 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 419 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9″
- against 6.4″
Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 2,600 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 60 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.74 GHz | 5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,892,165 | — |
| 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 (up to 5 GHz) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,744 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 151.8 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 208 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 91.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 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, USB Power Delivery, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 4,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,120 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,436 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi Best value | 419 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| 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+, LTPO, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 2.7″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 4,000 nits |
| Display colors | — | 68B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 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 n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| 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/6E/7 |
| 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 6E, Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 Best value | GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, GLONASS |
| 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+ | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output |
| 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 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | — |
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