Compare
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
₹3,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra starts ₹3,000 lower: ₹99,999 against ₹1,02,999 for the Galaxy S26.
- The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has the bigger battery: 5,000 mAh against 4,300 mAh.
- The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,000 nits against 2,600) and sharper (WQHD+ against Full HD+).
- The Galaxy S26 is the lighter phone: 167 g against 219.8 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.3-inch screen against 6.73 inches.
- Only the Xiaomi 14 Ultra lists wireless charging, at 80W.
Which to buy
Get the Galaxy S26 for the lighter build. Get the Xiaomi 14 Ultra for the lower price, the bigger battery and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecGalaxy S26Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Size
6.3 inches
6.73 inches
Panel
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
2340 x 1080 (Full HD+)
3200 x 1440 (WQHD+) (better)
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
3,000 nits (better)
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
SpecGalaxy S26Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Chipset
Exynos 2600
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU
Deca-core, up to 3.8GHz
Octa-core, up to 3.3GHz
GPU
Not listed
Adreno
RAM
12GB
16GB
Storage
256GB, 512GB
512GB
Software
One UI 8.5 · 7 OS updates
HyperOS, Android 14
Camera
SpecGalaxy S26Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Rear cameras
50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
50MP 1-inch main (f/1.63-4.0, OIS) + 50MP 75mm telephoto (f/1.8, OIS) + 50MP 120mm periscope (f/2.5, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.8)
Front camera
12MP (f/2.2, AF)
32MP (f/2.0)
Video
8K at 30fps (rear)
8K at 30fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front)
Battery
SpecGalaxy S26Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Battery
4,300 mAh
5,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging
Not listed
90W
Wireless charging
Not listed
80W
Build and connectivity
SpecGalaxy S26Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Network
5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE
5G, 4G LTE
SIM
Dual nano SIM + eSIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
Dust and water
IP68
IP68
Weight
167 g (better)
219.8 g
Thickness
7.2 mm (better)
9.2 mm
Colours
Cobalt Violet, Black, Sky Blue, White, Pinkgold, Silver Shadow
Black, White
Availability
SpecGalaxy S26Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Launch in India
26 Feb 2026
7 Mar 2024
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
Galaxy S26
- 12GB + 256GB₹1,02,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹1,22,999
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 16GB + 512GB₹99,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
