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Mi 17 Ultra is the strongest overall pick on verified data
Choose Mi 17 Ultra (Black, 512 GB)(16 GB RAM) for the strongest overall verified score, or choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G (White, 256 GB)(12 GB RAM) for camera.
Key differences
The most important category differences from the verified comparison.
Leads the verified performance score at 9.8/10.
Leads the verified display score at 8.9/10.
Leads the verified camera score at 7.0/10.
Leads the verified battery score at 7.6/10.
Leads the verified value score at 5.6/10.
Key specifications
A compact view of the most useful verified hardware details.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G | Mi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Display | 6.9 inch | 6.9 inch |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Rear camera | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Overall rating | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 |
Specifications comparison
Every specification is aligned horizontally so differences are easy to scan.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G | Mi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | ₹127,999 | ₹122,999 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Display | 6.9-inch AMOLED 120Hz | 6.9-inch AMOLED |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | — | — |
| Main Camera | 200MP | 50MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 50MP |
| OIS | false | false |
| Operating System | — | — |
| 5G | true | true |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
Comparison scores
Category scores are shown on a 10-point scale where comparable evidence exists.
| Category | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G | Mi 17 Ultra | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 9.5 | 9.8 | — |
| Display | 8.6 | 8.9 | — |
| Battery | 6.3 | 7.6 | — |
| Camera | 7 | 6.8 | — |
| Software & Updates | — | — | — |
| Value for Money | 4.9 | 5.6 | — |
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Detailed category comparison
Each category keeps the compared phones in the same side-by-side order for faster scanning.
Camera
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5GDisplay
Winner: Mi 17 UltraSoftware
Performance
Winner: Mi 17 UltraBattery And Charging
Value
Winner: Mi 17 UltraBattery
Winner: Mi 17 UltraPros and cons
Device-specific strengths and limitations from the comparison data.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G
- ✓ Excellent verified performance profile
- • Some specifications are not yet verified: software
Mi 17 Ultra
- ✓ Excellent verified performance profile
- ✓ Strong display specification profile
- • Some specifications are not yet verified: software
Which one should you buy?
Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G if
- • Gaming or top-tier performance matters
Choose Mi 17 Ultra if
- • Gaming or top-tier performance matters
Best choice by buyer type
Price to performance
Calculated from current price and verified comparison categories.
Calculated from current price and verified comparison categories.
Frequently asked questions
Which phone is the best overall among Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G (White, 256 GB)(12 GB RAM) and Mi 17 Ultra (Black, 512 GB)(16 GB RAM)?
Mi 17 Ultra (Black, 512 GB)(16 GB RAM) leads on the verified overall data used in this comparison.
Which phone is better for gaming?
Mi 17 Ultra (Black, 512 GB)(16 GB RAM) leads on the verified performance data used in this comparison.
Which phone has the best camera?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G (White, 256 GB)(12 GB RAM) leads on the verified camera data used in this comparison.
Which phone gives better value for money?
Mi 17 Ultra (Black, 512 GB)(16 GB RAM) leads on the verified value-for-money data used in this comparison.
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