The Xiaomi is a bit cheaper and has an almost twice as big battery. The Samsung is a compact flagship.
Short answer
Xiaomi 17T Pro - Dimensity 9500, 7000 mAh, 100 W plus 50 W wireless, 144 Hz, three cameras (50 + 50 + 12 MP). Galaxy S26 - 6.3" and 167 g, One UI and long updates.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 1280×2772, 144 Hz | 6.3", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080×2340, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB, 12/1024 GB | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP |
| Front | 32 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W / 50 W wireless | 25 W / 15 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 8.25 mm / 219 g | 7.2 mm / 167 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 and Samsung Exynos 2600 - both are flagship chips.
Battery
7000 mAh and 100 W on the Xiaomi vs 4300 mAh and 25 W on the Samsung.
Size
6.3" and 167 g on the Samsung vs 6.83" and 219 g on the Xiaomi.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery, charging, cameras - Xiaomi 17T Pro.
- Compactness and brand - Galaxy S26.
FAQ
How much RAM does the Galaxy S26 have?
12 GB.
Is the Xiaomi protected?
IP68.
Which is cheaper?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro.