Xiaomi 16 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 16 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra which has resolution of 3120 x 1440. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Name | Xiaomi 16 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 119990 | Rs. 159990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be February 26, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 16 Ultra is Rs. 119990. The launch Date of the second phone is Not announced yet, Rumored. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Xiaomi 16 Ultra's 6.85 inch screen. Both the phones have LTPO AMOLED Screen Type. 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%. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 16 Ultra'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 Ultra has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has 200 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera. Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi 16 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 16 Ultra | 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 | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 26, 2026 (Expected) | Not announced yet, Rumored |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, Cobalt Violet; other colours |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 512 PPI | ~ 498 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 91.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Features | 5000 nits Peak Brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | DX anti-reflective coating |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 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, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, X-axis Linear Vibration Motor, Laser Autofocus | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| 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 | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP (periscope) Samsung ISOCELL HP9 1/1.4 50 MP (Main) 50 MP Sony sensor 50 MP (Telephoto) 2x telephoto 50 MP (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 10 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/3.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LYT-900 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Leica lenses | Laser AF, Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120/24/30/60 fps UHD, 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 2K @ 60 fps QHD | K @ 24/30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | OneUI 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 4.6 GHz, 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 | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 90W | Yes, 35W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |