Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Xiaomi 17 Pro Max which has resolution of 3200 x 1440. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Name | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Quad | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 99990 | Rs. 159990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be February 26, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is Rs. 99990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has screen size of 6.82 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 566 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 515 PPI display density. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 17 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 17 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has 50 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 50 MP Quad Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 50 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 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| 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 | February 26, 2026 (Expected) | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 515 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | 5000 nits Peak Brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Dual Display | Yes | |
| 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, v5.3 |
| 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 | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (periscope) 50 MP (Main) 50 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP |
| Camera Sensor | LYT-900 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | |
| Video Recording | 4K | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 50 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | OneUI 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 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 | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 35W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |