Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 33% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (4 M vs 3 M)
- 16% higher Zoom (5 x vs 4.3 x)
- 10% higher Max Clock (4.74 GHz vs 4.32 GHz)
- 5% lighter Weight (214 g vs 226 g or 229 g)
- Better Screen Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs AMOLED
- Better Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Processor Link: https://fsl-specs.com/mobile-processo…
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 2.7x better Front Camera (32 MP vs 12 MP)
- 50% higher Charging Watts (90 W vs 60 W)
- 29% higher HBM Brightness (~1800 nits vs 1400 nits)
- 23% higher Peak Brightness (3200 nits vs 2600 nits)
- 20% higher Digital Zoom (120 x vs 100 x)
- 8% larger Battery (5410 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
- Variants Prices: 8+ 256 GB Not Confirm | ₹34,000 | $ 1…
- Faster Storage Type: UFS 4.1 vs UFS 4.0
- Front Flash: Screen Flash
- Includes Wireless Charging
- Includes Reverse Charging
- Includes Reverse Wireless
- IP Rating: IP 68
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 445000 PKR | 380000 PKR |
| Price India | ₹160000 | ₹90000 |
| Price USA | $1500 | $950 |
| Variants Prices | — | 8+ 256 GB 12 + 256 GB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm | 161.3 × 75.3 × 9.35–9.48 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches | 6.73 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1440 x 3120 Pixels | 1440 × 3200 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3200 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1400 nits | ~1800 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Link | Visit | — |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Max Clock | 4.74 GHz | 4.32 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | Octa-core |
| Architecture | 2 x 4.74GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L | 2 x 4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Adreno 830 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 4 M | 3 M |
| Bootup Time | — | 13s |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 16 + 512 GB | 16 + 512 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 12 + 256 GB | 12 + 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 200 + 50 + 50 + 10 MP | 200+50+50+50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 16000 x 12500 Pixels | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 200 MP = Samsung ISOCELL HP2 (Main) | 200 MP = Samsung ISOCELL HP9 |
| Zoom | 5 x | 4.3 x |
| Digital Zoom | 100 x | 120 x |
| Video Recording | 8K@24/30fps | 8K@ 30 fps |
| Flash | LED Flash | Dual LED |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 32 MP |
| Front Sensor | 12MP=Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU | 32 MP = OmniVision OV32B |
| Front Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | 6528 × 4896 Pixels |
| Front Recording | 4K@30/60 fps | 4K @ 60 fps |
| Front Flash | - | Screen Flash |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5410 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 60 W | 90 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Silicon-Carbon |
| Wireless Charging | 25 W | 80 W |
| Reverse Charging | - | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless | 4.5 W | 10 W |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | 14h | 12h 07m |
| Charging Time | 48m | 47 min (20–100%) / 51 min full-charge test |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | SM-S948B | 25010PN30G |
| Release Date | 6 March, 2026 | 27 February, 2025 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Series Name | S Series | Xiaomi Number |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Android OS | Android 17 | Android 15 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 214 g | 226 g or 229 g |
| Build | Glass ( Back And Front ) + Frame ( Metal ) | Metal Frame And Back glass-fiber reinforced plastic |
| IP Rating | — | IP 68 |
| Special Features | Privacy Display | Leica camera system,Laser autofocus,Color spectrum sensor, |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM / E-Sim (USA) | Nano-SIM / E-Sim |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ | 4G / 4G+ / 5G |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | v 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes / region dependent |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Hyper Sonic Front Finger | Hyper Sonic Front Finger |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer | Proximity sensor |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅ Stunning Display | ✅ Leica Quad Cameras 📸 |
| Cons | ❌ Premium Price | ❌ Bulky Camera Module 📦 |
| Best For | ✅ Mobile Gaming | 🎯 Mobile Photography Pros 📸 |
| Not Best For | ❌ Budget Buyers | 🚫 Budget Conscious Buyers 💰 |
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