Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T are closely matched overall (within 3 points).
  • Key differences: battery capacity, where Xiaomi 17T has 6,500 vs 5,000 mAh; rear camera aperture, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has f/1.4 vs f/1.7; resolution, where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 1440 × 3120 vs 1268 × 2756 px; rear camera (megapixels), where Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 200 vs 50 MP; front camera (megapixels), where Xiaomi 17T has 32 vs 12 MP.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T are closely matched
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · 85 overall, #7 of 139
79
Xiaomi 17T · 85 overall, #7 of 139
76
Key differences
  • Battery capacityXiaomi 17T 6,500 vs 5,000 mAh
  • Rear camera apertureSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra f/1.4 vs f/1.7
  • ResolutionSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 1440 × 3120 vs 1268 × 2756 px
  • Rear cameraSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 200 vs 50 MP
  • Front cameraXiaomi 17T 32 vs 12 MP

Scores by Category

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins 6 of 14 categories · 17T wins 4

CategoryGalaxy S26 Ultra17TLead
Display
+10
Rear Camera
+12
Power & Battery
+11
Benchmark
+100
Chip
+14
Memory
+13
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+3
Miscellaneous
+11
Storage
+63
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+16
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

214 g200 g
Galaxy S26 Ultra17T

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 14 g (7%) heavier than 17T.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
17T
RAM capacity
16 GB33% more
12 GB

Storage

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
17T
Storage capacity
256 GB
N/A

Display

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
17T
Resolution
1440 × 3120 px
1268 × 2756 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Rear Camera

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
17T
Rear camera aperture
1.418% less
1.7
Optical zoom
5×
N/A
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
17T
Weight
214 g
200 g7% less

Power & Battery

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
17T
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
6,500 mAh30% more
Wireless charging support
Yes
N/A
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
17T
Geekbench single-core score
3,781
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
17T
Security updates until
2033
N/A
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
Galaxy S26 Ultra
17T
Fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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