Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

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

Samsung

MIX Fold 5

$1,699

11categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 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 MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 Ultra if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 67W charging.

🎮 GamingMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 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.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1299 vs $1699.

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 MIX Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	MIX Fold 5
Screen size	6.9"	7.98"
Resolution	1440 x 3120	2224 x 2488Winner
Pixel density	498 ppiWinner	418 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2400 nits	3000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	MIX Fold 5
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 MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	MIX Fold 5
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	5x	5x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	20 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 MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	MIX Fold 5
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,400 mAhWinner
Wired charging	60 W	67 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	MIX Fold 5
Weight	214 g	216 g
Thickness	7.9 mm	4.5 mmWinner
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 MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	MIX Fold 5
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 MIX Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	MIX Fold 5
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	$1,299Winner	$1,699