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Reviewers rate the Xiaomi 17T clearly higher: 75 against 61 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Some disagreement · 10 reviews
Suits buyers who want a large, smooth screen, long software support and a current Exynos chip at a lower price than the Galaxy S26. The main trade-offs are weaker telephoto and ultrawide cameras, 128GB base storage, and a price that reviewers see as high versus…
Reviewers agree · 6 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a compact, long-lasting phone with a strong telephoto camera at a moderate price. Trade-offs include a plastic frame, no wireless charging, weaker night and ultrawide photography, and mixed views on performance and design.
| Measure | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 61 | 75 |
4 publications have scored both phones. 4 scored the Xiaomi 17T higher.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2026 | May 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $699 | $735 |
| Launch price (UK) | £699 | £649 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €799 | €750 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.7″ | 6.6″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W |
| Chipset | Exynos 2500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra |
| Base storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 6 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.