Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming vs Samsung W26: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming
Samsung W26
Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming wins 2 of 3 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsSamsung W268797
- CameraNot enough data
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi Black Shark Gaming9552
- DisplayXiaomi Black Shark Gaming9450
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming has the bigger battery7,300 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming has the bigger screen8.8" vs 6.49"
- Samsung W26 has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Samsung W26 has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SM8750-AC vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming wins — BeastScore 90.1/100
The Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,300 mAh vs 4,400 mAh) and bigger screen (8.8" vs 6.49"). The Samsung W26 is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB).
Larger battery: 7,300 mAh vs 4,400 mAh · Larger display: 8.8" vs 6.49"
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming or Samsung W26?
The Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,300 mAh vs 4,400 mAh) and bigger screen (8.8" vs 6.49"). The Samsung W26 is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). BeastScore: Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming 90.1/100, Samsung W26 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming and Samsung W26?
Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming has a 8.8-inch display and 7300 mAh battery. Samsung W26 has a 6.49-inch display and 4400 mAh battery.
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