Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12/256 GB vs Xiaomi 17T 12/256 GB
90/100
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12/256 GB
₹139,999
89/100
Xiaomi 17T 12/256 GB
₹69,999
Display
Screen Size
6.9
inches
6.59
inches
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2x
AMOLED
Resolution
1440x3120 px (QHD+)
1268x2756 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
2600
nits
3500
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-AC
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu Score
3905605
2136906
RAM
12
GB
12
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.1
Operating System
Android v16
Android v16
Camera
Main Camera
200 MP, Wide Angle(85° field-of-view), f/1.4, 1/1.3", Samsung ISOCELL S5KHP20, 0.6µm, 24 mm, Autofocus, OIS
50 MP, Primary, f/1.7, 1/1.55", OmniVision OV50H, 2.0µm, up to 120x Digital Zoom, 23 mm
Secondary Camera
10 MP, Telephoto, f/2.4, 1/3.52", Sony Exmor-RS IMX754, 1.12µm, upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 3x Optical Zoom, 67 mm
12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, OmniVision, 15 mm
Tertiary Camera
50 MP, Telephoto, f/2.9, 1/3.94", ISOCELL, 0.7µm, upto 100x Digital Zoom, upto 5x Optical Zoom, 111 mm
50 MP, Telephoto, f/3.0, 115 mm
Front Camera
12 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.2", Samsung ISOCELL S5K3L, 1.12µm, 26 mm
MP
32 MP, f/2.2, 21 mm
MP
Rear Video Recording
8k @30 fps 4k @60 fps Full HD @240 fps
4k @30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30 fps
Front Video Recording
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Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Screen flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Expand, Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion Video, HDR, Bokeh portrait video, Video Pro Mode, Stereo recording, LED flash, Dual Recording, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Video
Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, 120x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Filters, Xiaomi ProFocus, HDR, Slow Motion Video, Pro Mode, Stereo recording
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
256
GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
Battery Capacity
5000
mAh
6500
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
60
W
67
W
Wireless Charging
yes
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Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 6GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v6.0
Yes, v6.0
Design
Weight
214
g
200
g
Build Material
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
-
Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass 7i
-
Colors
Black
Violet
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano/eSIM
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2026-02-25
2026-06-04
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
OS Updates
7 Year
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Security Updates
7 Year
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Model Name
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Privacy display works well in crowded places
- Zoom shots reach far without much fuss
- Handles demanding apps without slowing down
- Screen stays easy to view outdoors
- Seven years of updates feels reassuring
! Consider before buying…
- Battery falls short of flagship expectations
- Samsung processing can soften camera detail
- Storage cannot be expanded later
- Large body feels heavy in one hand
- No headphone jack, obviously
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- 5G works across all carriers
- Dual-SIM setup includes eSIM flexibility
- Charger and protective case come in the box
! Consider before buying…
- No headphone jack
- After-sales support has raised complaints
Compare Prices
₹139,999
₹69,999