Xiaomi 17 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Xiaomi 17 Max	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
key specs
Display	6.90-inch	6.90-inch
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	-
Front Camera	32-megapixel	12-megapixel
Rear Camera	200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel	200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel
RAM	12GB	12GB, 16GB
Storage	256GB	256GB, 512GB, 1024GB
Battery Capacity	8000mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 16
Resolution	1200x2608 pixels	1,440x3,120 pixels
general
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Model	17 Max	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Release date	May 21, 2026	February 25, 2026
AI Enabled	Yes	Yes
Launched in India	No	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Body type	Metal	-
Dimensions (mm)	162.90 x 77.60 x 8.20	163.60 x 78.10 x 7.90
Weight (g)	225.00	214.00
IP rating	IP68	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	8000	5000
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	100W Fast Charging	60W Fast Charging
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Colours	Pixel Black, Sky Blue, and White	Black, Blue, Purple, White
Wireless Charging Type	-	25W
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Resolution Standard	1.5K	1.5K
Screen size (inches)	6.90	6.90
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1200x2608 pixels	1,440x3,120 pixels
Protection type	Other	Gorilla Armor 2
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM	12GB	12GB, 16GB
Internal storage	256GB	256GB, 512GB, 1024GB
Expandable storage	No	-
camera
Rear camera	200-megapixel (f/1.65) + 50-megapixel (f/2.4) + 50-megapixel (f/2.4)	200-megapixel (f/1.4) + 50-megapixel (f/2.8) + 50-megapixel (f/1.9) + 10-megapixel (f/2.4)
No. of Rear Cameras	3	4
Rear autofocus	Yes	-
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	32-megapixel (f/2.2)	12-megapixel (f/2.2)
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Pop-Up Camera	No	-
Front autofocus	Yes	-
Front flash	No	-
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	-	Telephoto
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera)	-	Ultra Wide-Angle
Lens Type (Fourth Rear Camera)	-	Telephoto
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 16
Skin	HyperOS 3	One UI 8.5
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.40	Yes, v 5.40
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Headphones	Type-C	Type-C
Number of SIMs	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	-	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM + CDMA	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM + CDMA	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	-
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	-
Temperature sensor	Yes	-
ratings
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