Redmi 13C 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi 13C 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 13C 4G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Redmi 13C 4G better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 13C 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 13C 4G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 13C 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi 13C 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 13C 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 13C 4G and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi 13C 4G by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 13C 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (88/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 13C 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 13C 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi 13C 4G has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 13C 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13C 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 13C 4G over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.