Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra which has resolution of 3120 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 | 12 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. 159999 | Rs. 72999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25th, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159999. 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. 72999.
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. There is LTPO AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 512 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 498 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.5% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.6%. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's lower 12 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 run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 16 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 25th, 2026 (Expected) | February 26, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | |
| Colors | Black, Cobalt Violet; other colours | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 498 PPI | ~ 512 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.5% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Features | DX anti-reflective coating | 5000 nits Peak Brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 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, v5.4 | 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 | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, 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 | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 10 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/3.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP (periscope) 50 MP (Main) 50 MP (Telephoto) |
| Camera Sensor | LYT-900 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | K @ 24/30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | |
| 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 | No | 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 | |