The Xiaomi costs much more - it's a camera phone. The Samsung is a balanced flagship.
Short answer
Xiaomi 17 Ultra - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16/512 GB, 50 + 200 + 50 MP, a 50 MP front camera, 6000 mAh, 90 W plus 50 W wireless. Galaxy S26+ - QHD+, thinner (7.3 mm), lighter (190 g) and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Display | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1440×3120, 120 Hz | 6.9", LTPO OLED, 1200×2608, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB | 16/512 GB, 16/1024 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W / 20 W wireless | 90 W / 50 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 7.3 mm / 190 g | 8.29 mm / 218.4 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Samsung Exynos 2600 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 - both are flagship chips.
Cameras
50 + 200 + 50 MP on the Xiaomi vs 50 + 10 + 12 MP on the Samsung.
Battery
6000 mAh and 90 W vs 4900 mAh and 45 W.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Cameras and battery - Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
- Price and lightness - Galaxy S26+.
FAQ
How much RAM does the Xiaomi have?
16 GB.
Is the Xiaomi protected?
IP68.
Which is cheaper?
The Galaxy S26+.