Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro: price and specs compared
Today the Xiaomi 17T Pro is Rs 15,500 cheaper. Prices come from the Pakistani online stores we track and are checked four times a day; every listing is PTA approved.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Rs 284,449 | Rs 268,949 (better) |
| Display | 6.3" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz (better) |
| Chipset | Exynos 2600 | Dimensity 9500 |
| Main camera | 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32 MP (better) |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh (better) |
| Max storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| Max RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| 5G | No | No |
| Weight | 167 g (better) | 219 g |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Jun 2026 (better) |
Green marks the better value on paper. Prices are today’s lowest across the stores we track.
Our verdict
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is the better phone overall (smoother display, bigger battery), and it costs Rs 15,500 less.
- Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 for: lighter.
- Choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro for: lower price, smoother display, bigger battery, newer model, higher-resolution selfie camera.
Full specifications
General
| SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM | Dual Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g | 219g |
| Release Date | 2026-02-26 | 2026-06-02 |
| Operating System | Android | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.3" (159.3 mm) | 6.83\" 144Hz eye-care AMOLED display |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Screen Resolution | 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) | 2772 x 1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
Performance
| Chipset | Exynos 2600 | Dimensity 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Deca-Core | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
Memory
| RAM / storage options | 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB | 12GB / 512GB |
|---|
Camera
| Main camera | 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP | 50MP |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32 MP |
| Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Main camera video | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie video | UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @30fps | Yes |
Battery
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 7000mAh |
|---|
Connectivity
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Questions and answers
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is the better phone overall (smoother display, bigger battery), and it costs Rs 15,500 less. Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 for: lighter. Choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro for: lower price, smoother display, bigger battery, newer model, higher-resolution selfie camera.
Which is cheaper in Pakistan, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is Rs 15,500 cheaper today: Rs 268,949 at Telemart, against Rs 284,449 for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi 17T Pro?
They’re the same on paper: 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP each.
Which has the bigger battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery: 7000 mAh against 4300 mAh.