Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

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

Samsung

16 Ultra

$1,299

12categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 Battery16 Ultra

16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 Gaming16 Ultra

16 Ultra 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.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Ultra
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 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Ultra
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	2TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Ultra
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4	4
Optical zoom	5xWinner	3.2x
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 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Ultra
Capacity	5,000 mAh	6,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	60 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	80 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Ultra
Weight	214 gWinner	226 g
Thickness	7.9 mmWinner	9.2 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 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Ultra
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 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	16 Ultra
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	$1,299