Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 15
Performance score
By our estimate, Xiaomi 15 beats Samsung Galaxy S26 by 14%.
A smartphone's score is the score of its chip — our calculation from specs, not a benchmark. See screen, battery and cameras in the tables below.
Overview
| Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (0–100) | 34.81 | 39.82 |
| Chip | Exynos 2600 (in the US, China and Japan — Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 |
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 15 |
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.36″ |
| Resolution | 2340×1080 | 2670×1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
Battery, cameras, body
| Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5240 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP |
| Weight | 167 g | 191 g |
Pros and cons
Samsung Galaxy S26
- lighter: 167 vs 191 g
- newer: released in 2026
Xiaomi 15
- chip is 14% faster
- bigger battery: 5240 vs 4300 mAh
- faster charging: 90 vs 25 W
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