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Mi 12S Pro vs Galaxy S26

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Xiaomi · 2022

Mi 12S Pro

Price on request

83.9/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.9

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery82/100

Samsung · 2026

Galaxy S26

$899

84.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

84.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Mi 12S Pro:

✓Larger 4,600 mAh battery capacity (+300 mAh more capacity)
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.73" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy S26:

✓37g lighter chassis (167g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9100 lower launch MSRP ($899 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Mi 12S Pro	Galaxy S26
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	6.73"	6.3"
Resolution & Density	1440x3200 (521 ppi)	2340x1080 (409 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	2,600 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50.3 MP	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	12 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16 mm	149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight	204 g	167 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,600 mAh	4,300 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W wired fast charging	25W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$899

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S26 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S26 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Mi 12S Pro:

Larger battery capacity: 4,600 mAh (+300 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 25W

When to buy Galaxy S26:

Higher overall BeastScore: 84.0 vs top rival 83.9 · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Mi 12S Pro vs Galaxy S26

Which phone is better: Mi 12S Pro or Galaxy S26?

Galaxy S26 leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.0/100 compared to Mi 12S Pro (83.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.0 vs top rival 83.9 and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Mi 12S Pro and Galaxy S26?

Mi 12S Pro is equipped with a 6.73-inch display and 4600 mAh battery, while Galaxy S26 features a 6.3-inch display and 4300 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Mi 12S Pro and Galaxy S26?

In lab hardware evaluations, Mi 12S Pro scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S26 scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Galaxy S26 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Mi 12S Pro vs Galaxy S26

Which phone is better: Mi 12S Pro or Galaxy S26?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Mi 12S Pro and Galaxy S26?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Mi 12S Pro and Galaxy S26?

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