Redmi 13C 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi 13C 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $130 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 25/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 13C 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 408,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 4G doesn't.
Redmi 13C 4G
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper: $130 vs $799
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 408000
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1890
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Redmi 13C 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 29 points higher (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C 4G leads (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 13C 4G leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 13C 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 13C 4G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 408000 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 162 g | |
| Price | $130 | $799 |
Redmi 13C 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 13C 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 13C 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 13C 4G and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi 13C 4G by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $669. Redmi 13C 4G is cheaper by $669.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (36/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (97/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 13C 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 13C 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G by 29 points (54/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 13C 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi 13C 4G has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 13C 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13C 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 13C 4G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi 13C 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.