Redmi 3S vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $120 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 12/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 3S has the bigger battery (4100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 180,440); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 162g).
Redmi 3S
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4100 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 144g vs 162g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 827
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 42 points higher (54/100 vs 12/100). 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 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Redmi 3S are nearly equal (15/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9100 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $120 | $799 |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 3S and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi 3S by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $679. Redmi 3S is cheaper by $679.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Redmi 3S are nearly equal (15/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 42 points (54/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.