Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Xiaomi 16 Pro Max which has resolution of 3200 x 1440. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 16 Pro Max |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.85 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 159990 | Rs. 99990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be February 26, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is Rs. 99990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has screen size of 6.85 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has Screen type where as Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 566 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 512 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 16 GB RAM Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi 16 Pro Max's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 16 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948U) | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 17, 2026 (Expected) | February 26, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 566 PPI | ~ 512 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | 5000 nits Peak Brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, X-axis Linear Vibration Motor, Laser Autofocus |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | USB Type-C | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP | 50 MP (periscope) 50 MP (Main) 50 MP (Telephoto) |
| Camera Sensor | LYT-900 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | Yes | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 35W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |