Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The S26 Ultra is the thinnest (7.9mm) and lightest (214g) Ultra ever, ditching the titanium frame in favor of Armor Aluminum. Rounder corners improve the hand feel significantly. Gorilla Glass Armor 2 protects the display. The design change from titanium to aluminum is divisive — some see it as a downgrade, others say it doesn't matter in real use.

• At 7.9mm thin and 214g, this is the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Ultra ever — noticeably more comfortable to hold than the S25 Ultra
• Rounder corners give the S26 Ultra a more comfortable grip — a welcome departure from the sharp-edged Ultra design language of recent years
• Switching from titanium to Armor Aluminum may disappoint those who valued the premium feel, though Samsung argues the weight savings justify the change

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Premium glass-and-metal construction with flat aluminum sides and IP68 water resistance. At 8.35mm thin and 213g, it's impressively slim for housing a 6,100mAh battery. Available in four colors including Spruce Green and Rock Grey.

• Impressively thin at 8.35mm despite housing a massive 6,100mAh battery
• IP68 dust and water resistance (1.5m for 30 minutes) provides genuine peace of mind