Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Specs and India launch prices of the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, compared side by side.
Key differences
- Both launched at almost the same price, around ₹1,39,999.
- Performance is in the same class: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 against Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
- The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the larger battery: 6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
- Charging is faster on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (90 W vs 60 W).
- The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the newer phone (Mar 2026 vs Feb 2026).
Based on launch specifications. Real-world camera quality and battery life also depend on software.
Full spec comparison
Overview
| Spec | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | ₹1,39,999 | ₹1,39,999 |
| Launched | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| Type | Phone | Phone |
Display
| Spec | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Privacy Display | LTPO AMOLED |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Software | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Updates until | Mar 2033 | — |
Cameras
| Spec | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | 200 MP main · 50 MP ultrawide · 10 MP 3x telephoto · 50 MP 5x periscope | 50 MP 1-inch main · 50 MP ultrawide · 200 MP 4.3x periscope |
| Front | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Video | 8K 30 fps | 8K |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Wired | 60 W | 90 W |
| Wireless | 25 W | 50 W |
Build
| Spec | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 214 g | 218 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8.29 mm |
| Frame | Armor Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |