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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Choosing between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max isn't easy both phones sit in the flagship category and are strong contenders for anyone looking to upgrade their smartphone. Each brings its own mix of performance, camera capability, design, and battery life to the table, making the decision tougher than it seems at first glance. If you're trying to figure out which one deserves a spot in your pocket, here's a detailed head-to-head comparison covering specifications, performance, camera quality, battery life, and pricing, so you can pick the phone that best fits your needs and budget.
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Full Specification Comparison
Front Camera
SAMSUNG GALAXY S26 PLUS
XIAOMI 18 PRO MAX
Front Camera Details
Camera: Primary | MP: 12 MP | Lens Features: Wide Angle | Aperture: f/2.2 | Sensor Size: 1/3.2" | Pixel Size: 1.12µm | Focal Length: 26 mm
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Autofocus
Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
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Flash
Yes, Screen flash
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Camera Features
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HDR, panorama
Video Recording
Full HD @30 fps
4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
Camera
Primary camera
50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP
200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle), 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Periscope Telephoto), 1/1.56", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom, 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide), 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF
Front Camera
12 MP
50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle), Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash
Processor
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 2600
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Architecture
64 bit
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Fabrication
2 nm
2nm
AnTuTu Score
3,106,879
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Bootup Time
10.0 s
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GFX Score
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Battery Drain
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Heating
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CPU
Deca Core
Octa Core
GPU
Xclipse 960
Adreno
General
Security Updates
7 Year
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Operating System
Android v16
Android v17
OS Update
7 Year
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Custom UI
Samsung One UI
HyperOS 4
Sim
Dual SIM
Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Multimedia
Audio Jack
USB Type-C
No
Storage
Internal Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
External Storage
No
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Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes, v6.0
Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS Facility
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with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC
Battery
Type
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Non-Removable Battery
Capacity
4900 mAh
8500 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery
Quick Charging
Yes, 45W, 69% in 30 minutes
Yes, 100W Fast Charging
Battery Life
16h 46m
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Charging Time
1h 1m
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Announced
Indian Release Date
February 25, 2026 (Official)
September 23, 2026
Display
Screen size
6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
6.9 inches
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
91.58 %
~ 91.6%
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Armor 2
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Bezel-less Display
Yes with punch-hole display
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Pixel Density
513 ppi
~ 418 PPI
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED 2x
Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B)
Screen resolution
1440x3120 px (QHD+)
1208 x 2624 pixels
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Body
Dimensions
75.8 mm x 158.4 mm x 7.3 mm
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Weight
190 grams
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Build Material
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Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
Yes, 6 m upto 30 min
Ruggedness
Dust proof
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Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Yes, In Display
Fingerprint Sensor Position
On-screen
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Other Sensors
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Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer
Network Support
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano/eSIM
Nano+Nano SIM
Network Support
5G, 4G
5G, 4G, 3G
VoLTE
Yes
Yes, Dual Stand-By
SIM 1 Bands
None
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SIM 2 Bands
None
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Network Bands
None
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SAR Value
—
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Wi-Fi
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be), MIMO
Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
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Rear Camera Details
Video Recording Features
Video HDR
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Rear Camera
Rear Camera Details
Camera: Primary | MP: 50 MP | Lens Features: Wide Angle | Aperture: f/1.8 | Sensor Size: 1/1.56" | Zoom: upto 3x Optical Zoom | Focal Length: 24 mm, Camera: Secondary | MP: 12 MP | Lens Features: Telephoto Ultra-Wide Angle | Aperture: f/2.2 | Sensor Size: 1/3.94" | Pixel Size: 1.0µm | Zoom: upto 3x Optical Zoom | Focal Length: 67 mm, Camera: Tertiary | MP: 10 MP | Lens Features: Telephoto Ultra-Wide Angle | Aperture: f/2.4 | Sensor Size: 1/2.55" | Pixel Size: 1.4µm | Focal Length: 13 mm
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Autofocus
Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
Yes
OIS
Yes
Yes
Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Yes, Dual LED
Image Resolution
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Settings
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Shooting Modes
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
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Camera Features
3 x Optical Zoom
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Video Recording
Full HD @30/60/120/240 fps
8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p
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