Redmi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi 10 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $179 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 37/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 10 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 362,744); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Redmi 10
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $999
- Overall rating 37/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1375
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Redmi 10 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 33 points higher (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi 10 — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Redmi 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $999 |
Redmi 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 10
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi 10 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $820. Redmi 10 was $820 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 by 33 points (70/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi 10 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 10 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.