Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 17
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S26
- 15% higher Zoom (3 x vs 2.6 x)
- 13% lighter Weight (167 g vs 191 grams)
- Better Screen Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs LTPO AMOLED
- Digital Zoom: 30 X
- Includes Reverse Wireless
- Special Features: DeX
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi 17
- 4.2x better Front Camera (50 MP vs 12 MP)
- 4.0x better Charging Watts (100 W vs 25 W)
- 47% larger Battery (6330 mAh vs 4,300 mAh)
- 43% higher HBM Brightness (2000 nits vs 1400 nits)
- 42% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (3.4 M vs 2.4 M)
- 35% higher Peak Brightness (3500 nits vs 2600 nits)
- 33% more RAM Memory (16 + 512 GB vs 12+512 GB)
- 13% higher Screen Resolution (1220 x 2656 pixels vs 1080 x 2340 Pixels)
- 11% newer Bluetooth (6.0 vs v5.4)
- Processor Link: https://fsl-specs.com/mobile-processo…
- Faster Storage Type: UFS 4.1 vs UFS 4.0
- Includes Reverse Charging
- IP Rating: ip 68
| Specification | ||
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 17 |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 330000 PKR | 310000 PKR |
| Price India | ₹100000 | ₹90000 |
| Price USA | $1020 | $900 |
| Variants Prices | 12 + 256 GB _______________________________ 12 + 512 GB _______________________________ | 12 + 256 GB 12 + 512 GB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm | 151.1 x 71.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels | 1220 x 2656 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3500 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1400 nits | 2000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Link | — | Visit |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Max Clock | 4.74 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | Octa-core |
| Architecture | 2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 2 x 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Adreno 840 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 2.4 M | 3.4 M |
| Bootup Time | - | 15 s |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 12+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 / 512 GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 50+12+10 MP | 50 + 50 + 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6120 Pixels | 8160 × 6144 pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP = Samsung ISOCELL GN3 | 50 MP = Omnivision 950L LightHunter |
| Zoom | 3 x | 2.6 x |
| Digital Zoom | 30 X | — |
| Video Recording | 8K@30fps | 8K @ 30 fps |
| Flash | LED Flash | Dual LED |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Front Sensor | 12 MP = Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU | 50 MP = Omnivision OV50M |
| Front Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | 8192 x 6144 Pixels |
| Front Recording | 4K@30/60 | 4K @ 60fps |
| Front Flash | - | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 6330 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 25 W | 100 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | 20 W | 50 W |
| Reverse Charging | - | 22.5 W |
| Reverse Wireless | Yes | 22.5 W |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | - | 16h 32m |
| Charging Time | - | 38m |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | SM-S942 | 25113PN0EG |
| Release Date | 6 March, 2026 | 27 September, 2025 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Series Name | S Series | Xiaomi Number |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Android OS | Android 17 | Android 17 Now |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 191 grams |
| Build | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (Front/Back), Aluminum Frame | aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP Rating | — | ip 68 |
| Special Features | DeX | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / E-Sim | Nano-SIM / E-Sim |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ | 4G / 4G+ / 5G |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | ✅ Premium Display | ✅ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 🚀 |
| Cons | ❌ Small Battery | ❌ 512GB Maximum Storage 💾 |
| Best For | ✅ Mobile Gaming | 🎯 Flagship Performance 🚀 |
| Not Best For | ❌ Budget Buyers | 🚫 Huge Screen Lovers 📱 |
| Related Media | ||
| Rival Devices | Xiaomi 17T Pro | — |
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