Redmi 10C vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $150 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 34/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 10C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 421,228); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 36 points (70/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 10C
Performance 31
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money 44
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Redmi 10C better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $999

  • Overall rating 34/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1410
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 36 points higher (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi 10C — 44/100, 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 10C (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). 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 62/100).

Redmi 10C: The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 10C Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 421228 3161830
Geekbench Single 412 2900
Geekbench Multi 1410 9200
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1650 3120x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 190 g 190 g
Launch price $150 $999
Camera comparison
Redmi 10C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 10C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 10C and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 10C Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
34/100
421228 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +86.7%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi 10C by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 10C
$150
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999

Launch price difference: $849. Redmi 10C was $849 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (91/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (89/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

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 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 36 points (70/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10C or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.