Xiaomi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than Xiaomi 17. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Xiaomi 17 which has resolution of 2656 x 1220. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 17 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 56990 | Rs. 159990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 25, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 is Rs. 56990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). 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 17's 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi 17 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 464 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi 17's lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi 17's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 17 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 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 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi 17 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | 17 | Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948U) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 25, 2025 | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.8 x 151.1 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Pink, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1220 x 2656 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 464 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | 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 | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 2.6x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP |
| Camera Sensor | LightHunter 900 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 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 | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes, 35W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5W | |