Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

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

Smartphone Battle

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· 2025

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery100/100

· 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

88.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.2

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:

✓$300 lower launch MSRP ($999 vs $1299)
✓Larger 7,500 mAh battery capacity (+2,500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

✓5g lighter chassis (214g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Xiaomi 17 Pro Max	Galaxy S26 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)
Screen Size	6.9"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	2868x1320 (460 ppi)	3120x1440 (501 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	3,500 nits peak	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 16	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.67, OIS, Light Fusion 950L	200 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2.4	50 MP, f/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	50 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	162.9 x 77.6 x 8 mm	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight	219 g	214 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	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	7,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	100W wired fast charging	60W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	50W wireless charging	25W 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	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	6.0	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	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	$999	$1299

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 88.2 · Larger battery capacity: 7,500 mAh (+2,500 mAh more)

When to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (2 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Which phone is better: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to Galaxy S26 Ultra (88.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 88.2 and Larger battery capacity: 7,500 mAh (+2,500 mAh more).