Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ($1,299) vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra ($1,099) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|
| Price | $1,299 | $1,099 |
| Weight | 218g | 220g |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz AMOLED | — |
| Camera | 200MP Quad | 1-inch Leica |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 5400mAh |
| Stylus | S-Pen integrated | — |
| Updates | 7 years | — |
| Zoom | — | 200mm |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Integrated S-Pen stylus
- Privacy Display innovation
- 200MP camera system
- 7 years OS updates
- Galaxy AI integration
- Heaviest Samsung flagship
- Learning curve for S-Pen
- $1,299 entry price
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 1-inch sensor
- 200mm zoom
- Leica partnership
- Limited availability
- Not for US carriers
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the better value at $1,099. If weight matters most, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra carries lighter at 218g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.