SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4250 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 79999 | Rs. 24999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G is Rs. 79999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 29, 2021. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.55 inch screen. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 402 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85.3%. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | Mi 11 Lite NE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | February 25, 2026 | September 29, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm | 75.7 x 160.5 x 6.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 158 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| Features | Privacy Display | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Sunlight Mode 2.0, Reading Mode 3.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,985,906 (Total) (v11) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 158,355 Sequential Read: 4158.0 MB/s; Sequential Write: 3053.1 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 11,023 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,286 (Single Core) 25,104 (OpenCL) 27,627 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,526 (Wild Life Extreme) (39.08 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama, Magic Clone, Freeze Frame, Timed Burst, Moving Crowd, Neon Trails, Oil Painting, Light Painting, Starry Sky, Star Trails, Cyberpunk, Gold Vibes |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8.5 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Prime & 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver |
| GPU | Xclipse 960 | Adreno 642L |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4250 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 33W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |