Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
13
Battery capacity (4,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
13
Wired charging speed (67W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26
AnTuTu benchmark (3,064,672 pts)
WinsDisplay
13
Screen size (6.36")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S26
Total weight (167g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S26
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S26 | 13 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.36" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,600 nits | 1,900 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 3.2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN<br/>Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 3,064,672 | 1,248,260 | |
| 7,230 | — | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh | |
| 25W | 67W | |
| 15W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 167g | 185g | |
| 7.2mm | 8mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | None | |
| Flagship | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S26
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 13
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 13
Highest resolution main camera.