Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
17T
Battery capacity (6,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
17T
Wired charging speed (67W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26
AnTuTu benchmark (3,064,672 pts)
WinsDisplay
17T
Screen size (6.59")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S26
Total weight (167g)
WinsValue
17T
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S26 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.59" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,268 × 2,756 | |
| Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,600 nits | 3,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 5x | |
| 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, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN<br/>Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| 3,064,672 | 2,137,999 | |
| — | 6,607 | |
| 7,230 | 3,563 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,300 mAh | 6,500 mAh | |
| 25W | 67W | |
| 15W | No | |
Build | ||
| 167g | 200g | |
| 7.2mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Gorilla Glass 7i front/back, plastic frame | |
| IP68 | Not specified | |
| Flagship | Upper Mid-Range | |
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
Samsung Galaxy S26
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 17T
Highest resolution main camera.