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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17

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SamsungGalaxy S26XiaomiXiaomi 17
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026February 2026
Display
Screen size6.3″6.3″
Resolution2340 × 10802656 × 1220
Sharpness409 pixels per inch464 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,500 nits
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)6.3-inch CrystalRes OLED
Pixel density–460 ppi
Brightness detail–3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Xiaomi Shield Glass
Display featuresVision booster; mDNIe image processing1–120 Hz refresh; 12-bit colour depth; DCI-P3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; up to 300 Hz touch sampling; wet touch; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly certified
Performance
ChipExynos 2600Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUDeca-core (3.8 GHz, 3.26 GHz, 2.76 GHz)2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nm
GPU–Adreno GPU
AI engine–Qualcomm AI Engine
Storage type–UFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM
CoolingRedesigned Vapor Chamber with tailored thermal interface material; Samsung claims 29% better thermal performance than the Galaxy S25 seriesXiaomi 3D IceLoop system
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera10 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3×2.6×
Front camera12 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.850 MP Light Fusion 950, 1/1.31-inch sensor, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.250 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view
Telephoto camera10 MP, F2.4, 3x optical zoom50 MP Samsung JN5 floating telephoto, ƒ/2.0, 60 mm equivalent, OIS; focuses down to 10 cm
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, autofocus50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, autofocus
Zoom3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x2.6× optical telephoto; digital zoom up to 60×
Video recordingUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)8K at 30 fps; 4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; Log up to 4K 60 fps
Front video–4K at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision
Camera featuresNightography video; Super Steady with Horizontal LockLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; ProFocus subject tracking; Lightning Burst; telephoto macro
Battery and charging
Battery4,300 mAh6,330 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 30 hoursUp to 29.2 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 50 W
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,175 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A6,330 mAh typical Xiaomi Surge silicon-carbon battery; up to 29.2 hours video playback in Xiaomi's test
Wired chargingUp to 55% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible100 W HyperCharge; QC and USB PD supported; power adapter not included
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattage50 W wireless HyperCharge; charger sold separately
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShare22.5 W wired reverse charging
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G and 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM; availability depends on region and network
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 7; Multi-Link Operation; 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls); satellite texting and emergency SOS with Verizon in the US–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSDual-band GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and NavIC
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight167 g191 g
Thickness7.2 mm8.06 mm
Height × width149.6 × 71.7 mm151.1 × 71.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsArmor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 backAluminium frame
ColoursCobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow (Samsung.com only)Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture Green
Water resistance detailIP68, dust-tight and tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutesIP68; tested in static fresh water up to 4 m for 30 minutes
BiometricsFingerprint sensorUltrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer and Hall sensors
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
Microphones–Four microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8.5 (Android 16)Xiaomi HyperOS 3
Software updatesSecurity updates until 28 February 2033 (UK)–
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Now Nudge, Now Brief, Photo Assist and Creative Studio; a choice of agents including Bixby, Gemini and PerplexityXiaomi HyperAI; Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini
In the box–Phone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter

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