Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro

Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 200MP vs…

Samsung

16 Pro

$1,049

12categories won

8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 Battery16 Pro

16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 Gaming16 Pro

16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ Value16 Pro

16 Pro wins on budget and value at $1049 compared to $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs 16 Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Pro
Screen size	6.9"	6.73"
Resolution	1440 x 3120	1440 x 3200Winner
Pixel density	498 ppi	521 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2400 nits	3600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Pro
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	2,400,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	8900	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	16 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Pro
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	5x	5x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Pro
Capacity	5,000 mAh	6,100 mAhWinner
Wired charging	60 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Pro
Weight	214 g	210 g
Thickness	7.9 mm	8.1 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Pro
Operating system	Android 16	Android 17
OS updates	7 years	7 years
Security updates	7 years	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$1,049Winner