Xiaomi 17 Ultra 512GB vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB is cheaper by SAR 254 (prices checked 13 Nov 2026).

Bottom line: Xiaomi 17 Ultra 512GB — Bigger battery for a longer day (6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB — Higher-resolution main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP).

Which one should you choose?

  • Bigger battery for a longer day (6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh)
  • Higher wired charging: 90 W vs 60 W
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 254
  • Higher-resolution main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP)
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 5 x vs 3.2 x
  • Higher years of OS updates: 7 years vs 5 years

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and wired charging and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.85 in6.9 in
  • Battery capacity

    ✓ 6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
  • Wired charging

    ✓ 90 W60 W

Specifications side by side

23 of 23 specs

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Spec
XiaomiSAR 4,899
Xiaomi 17 Ultra 512GB specs
SamsungSAR 4,645
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,899SAR 4,645
Battery capacity✓ 6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging✓ 90 W60 W
Main camera50 MP✓ 200 MP
Years of OS updates5 years✓ 7 years
Storage512 GB512 GB
Memory (RAM)16 GB16 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Elite
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB?

No difference here: processor is Snapdragon 8 Elite on both.

What is the difference in storage between the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB?

No difference here: storage is 512 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB: 200 MP vs 50 MP on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 512GB: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.